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TUBELESS TYRES
To safely operate your motorcycle, your tyres
must be the proper type and size, in good
condition with adequate tread, and correctly
inflated for the load you are carrying. The
following pages give more detailed
information on how and when to check air
pressure, how to inspect your tyres for
damage, and what to do when your tyres
need to be repaired or replaced.
Air Pressure
Keeping your tyres properly inflated provides
the best combination of handling, tread life
and riding comfort. Generally, underinflated
tyres wear unevenly, adversely affect
handling, and are more likely to fail from being
overheated.
Overinflated tyres make your motorcycle ride
more harshly, are more prone to damage
from road hazards, and wear unevenly.
We recommend that you visually check your
tyres before every ride and use a gauge to
measure air pressure at least once a month or
any time you think the tyres might be low.
Tubeless tyres have some self-sealing ability
if they are punctured. However, because
leakage is often very slow, you should look
closely for punctures whenever a tyre is not
fully inflated.
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WARNING
Using 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.
