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TYRES
TYRES
Warning
: Never install a tyre to your motorcycle that is not
the specified size and is not suitable for a spoked wheel and
an inner tube.
The front and rear wheels on your motorcycle are spoked and must
only have tyres fitted suitable for spoked wheels. The tyres must be
suitable for inner tubes and marked TUBE TYPE on the tyre wall. For
further information, see Wheels and tyres on page 70.
Warning
: If the tyre or inner tube sustains a puncture, the tyre
and inner tube must be replaced; a repaired tyre or inner tube
can lead to instability, loss of control and/or an accident.
If tyre damage is suspected after hitting an object on the road
or striking a kerb, inspect the tyre and wheel for damage. Some
defects may not be visible from the outside of the tyre and you may
need to request your motorcycle be inspected. Please contact the
Maeving Workshop Team or a Maeving Workshop Partner. For further
information, see Contacts on page 6.
Warning
: The wheels and tyres are balanced for stable
handling and a safe ride. Do not remove or alter any wheel
balance weights, as this may lead to loss of control and an
accident.
New tyres and inner tubes may produce differing handling and
stability characteristics to worn tyres, therefore, a bedding-in period
of approximately 100 miles is recommended.
After a period of 24 hours of fitting or bedding-in new tyres, check the
tyre pressures, when the tyres are cold, and adjust if necessary.
Tyre inflation pressures
Warning
: Incorrect tyre inflation will cause abnormal tyre
wear and instability of the motorcycle. This can cause an
accident and injury to the rider and/or other road users.
An under-inflated tyre can cause the tyre to overheat and wear the
outer edges of the tyre tread. It can also cause the tyre to slip on the
wheel rim or, in some cases, for the tyre to come off of the wheel
completely.
An over-inflated tyre can cause instability and increase tyre wear in
the centre of the tyre tread.
To provide maximum comfort, tyre wear and stability, check the tyre
pressures when the tyres are cold and adjust if necessary. For further
information, see Wheels and tyres on page 70.
Tyre wear
The tyres are fitted with Tread Wear Indicators (TWIs) around the
circumference of the tyre.
As tyres wear, they become more susceptible to a puncture.
If a tyre is approximately 90% worn, it is recommended that the tyre is
replaced before the minimum tread depth is reached.
Warning
: Riding the motorcycle with excessively worn tyres is
hazardous and will affect the handling, stability and road grip.
This can lead to loss of control and an accident.
Never let the tyres wear to less than the recommended minimum
tread depth of 1mm.
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