14 Wheels; Checking The Tire Air Pressure; Checking The Tire Condition - Husqvarna FC 250 2016 Repair Manual

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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
Info
Low tire air pressure leads to abnormal wear and overheating of the tire.

Checking the tire condition

Info
Remove the protection cap.
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Check the tire air pressure when the tires are cold.
Tire air pressure, offroad
front
rear
If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
Correct the tire pressure.
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:
Change the tires.
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Check the tread depth.
Info
Adhere to the legally required minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
If the tread depth is less than the minimum tread depth:
Change the tires.
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Check the tire age.
Info
The tire date of manufacture is usually contained in
the tire label and is indicated by the last four digits
of the
number. The first two digits indicate the
DOT
week of manufacture and the last two digits the year
of manufacture.
Husqvarna Motorcycles recommends that the tires be
changed after 5 years at the latest, regardless of the
actual state of wear.
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1.0 bar (15 psi)
11.0 bar (15 psi)
..
I �
2 mm (� 0.08 in)

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