Operation with excessively worn tyres is hazardous
and will adversely affect traction, stability and
handling which may lead to loss of motorcycle
control or
an
accident.
When tubeless tyres become punctured, leakage is
often very slow. Always inspect tyres very closely for
punctures. Check the tyres for cuts, imbedded nails
or other sharp objects. Check the rims for dents or
deformation. Operation with damaged or defective
wheels or tyres is dangerous and loss of motorcycle
control or
an
accident could result. Always consult
your Triumph dealer for tyre replacement, or for a
safety inspection of the tyres.
Minimum
Recommended
Tread
Depth
In
accordance with the scheduled maintenance chart,
measure the depth of the tread with a depth gauge,
and replace any tyre that has worn
to,
or beyond the
minimum legally allowable tread depth.
In
countries where there is
no
legal minimum tread
depth, Triumph recommends the following;
Speed Minimum Tread Depth
Under 130 km/h 2
mm
(0.08 in)
(80
mph)
Over 130 km/h (80 mph) Rear 3
mm
(0.12 in)
Front 2
mm
(0.08 in)
Triumph motorcycles must not
be
operated above
the legal
road
speed limit except
in
authorised
closed course conditions.
Only operate this Triumph motorcycle at high speed
in
closed-course on-road competition or
on
closed
course race tracks. High speed operation should
only then
be
attempted by riders who have been
instructed in the techniques necessary for high
speed riding and are familiar with the motorcycle's
characteristics
in
all conditions. High speed
operation
in
any other circumstances is dangerous
and may lead to loss of motorcycle control and
an
accident.
WheelslTyres
Important
Tyre
Information
All Triumph motorcycles are carefully and extensively
tested
in
a range of riding conditions to ensure that
the most effective tyre combinations are approved for
use
on
each model. It
is
essential that approved tyre
combinations are used when purchasing replacement
tyres as the use of non approved tyres or approved
tyres
in
non approved combinations may lead to
motorcycle instability. Always refer to the owner's
handbook data section for details of approved tyres
and tyre combinations.
If a tyre sustains a puncture, the tyre must
be
replaced. Failure to replace a punctured tyre, or
operation with a repaired tyre can lead to instability,
loss of control or
an
accident.
Never use
an
inner tube to repair a punctured tyre.
The rough surface inside the tyre can chafe the tube
leading to instability, rapid deflation, loss of
motorcycle control and
an
accident.
Do
not install tube-type tyres
on
tubeless rims. The
bead will not seat and the tyres could slip
on
the
rims, causing tyre deflation that may result
in
a loss
of motorcycle control and
an
accident.
The use of tyres other than those listed in the
specification section of the owner's handbook may
adversely affect handling leading to loss of
motorcycle control or
an
accident. Use the
recommended tyre options only
in
the combinations
given
in
the owner's handbook.
Do
not mix tyres
from different manufacturers or tyres from the same
manufacturer but from another option.
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