Tire Service Life - Honda Africa Twin 2018 Owner's Manual

Follow these guidelines whenever you replace
tires.
Use the recommended tires or equivalents
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of the same size, construction, speed rating,
and load range.
Have the wheel balanced with Honda
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Genuine balance weights or equivalent after
the tire is installed.
Remember to replace the inner tube
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whenever you replace a tire. The old tube
will probably be stretched, and it could fail if
installed in a new tire.
WARNING
3
Installing improper tires on your
motorcycle 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 tires
recommended in this owner's manual.
Maintenance Fundamentals

Tire Service Life

The service life of your tires is dependent on
many factors, including, but not limited to,
riding habits, road conditions, vehicle loading,
tire air pressure, maintenance history, speed,
and environmental conditions (even when the
tires are not in use).
In addition to your regular inspections and
maintenance, it is recommended that you have
annual inspections performed once the tires
reach 5 years old. It is also recommended that
all tires be removed from service after 10 years
from the date of manufacture, regardless of
their condition or state of wear.
The last four digits of the TIN (tire identification
number) indicate the date of manufacture.
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