Maintenance Fundamentals

Tyres (Inspecting/Replacing)

Checking the Air Pressure

Visually inspect your tyres and use an air pressure gauge to measure the air pressure before each ride.

Always check air pressure when your tyres are cold.

If you decide to adjust the tyre pressure for a particular riding condition, make changes a little at a time.

Inspecting for Damage

Inspect the tyres for cuts, slits, or cracks that expose fabric or cords, or nails or other foreign objects embedded in the side of the tyre or the tread. Also inspect for any unusual bumps or bulges in the side walls of the tyres.

Inspecting for Abnormal Wear

Inspect the tyres for signs of abnormal wear on the contact surface.

Inspecting Rims and Valve Stems

Inspect the rims for damage and loose spokes.

Also inspect the valve stems for their positions.

A tilted valve stem indicates the tube is slipping inside the tyre or the tyre is slipping on the rim.

See your dealer.

3WARNING
Riding on tyres that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Follow all instructions in this owner's manual regarding tyre inflation and maintenance.

Have your tyres replaced by your dealer.

For recommended tyres and air pressure, see “Specifications.”

Follow these guidelines whenever you replace tyres:

Use the recommended tyres or their equivalents of the same size, construction, speed rating, and load range.

Remember to replace the inner tube whenever you replace a tyre. The old tube will probably be stretched, and it could fail if installed in a new tyre.

If a tube is punctured or damaged, you should replace it as soon as possible. A repaired tube may not have the same reliability as a new one, and it may fail while you are riding.
Use a replacement tube equivalent to the original.

3WARNING
Installing improper tyres on your vehicle can adversely affect handling and stability, and can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Always use the size and type of tyres recommended in this owner's manual.

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