14 Wheels; Checking The Tire Air Pressure; Checking The Tire Condition - Husqvarna FE 450 2016 Repair Manual

14 WHEELS

Correct tire air pressure ensures optimal riding comfort and maximum tire service life.
Only mount tires approved and/or recommended by Husqvarna Motorcycles.
Other tires could have a negative effect on handling characteristics.
The type, condition, and air pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling of the motorcy­
cle.
The tires mounted on the front and rear wheels must have a similar profile.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
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Checking the tire air �ressure
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Low tire air pressure leads to abnormal wear and overheating of the tire.

Checking the tire condition

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Remove the protection cap.
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Check the tire air pressure when the tires are cold.
Tire air pressure off road
front
rear
Road tire pressure (FE EU/AU, FE 450 US)
front
rear
Road tire pressure (FE 501 S US)
front
rear
If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
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Correct the tire pressure.
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Mount the protection cap.
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Check the front and rear tires for cuts, run-in objects, and
other damage.
If the tires have cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
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Change the tires.
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Check the tread depth.
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Adhere to the legally required minimum tread depth.
I Minimum tread depth
If the tread depth is less than the minimum tread depth:
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Change the tires.
I 1.0 bar (15 psi)
11.0 bar (15 psi)
1 1.5 bar (22 psi)
I 1 .5 bar (22 psi)
11.5 bar (22 psi)
I 2.0 bar (29 psi)
I ?: 2 mm (?: 0.08 in)