Wheel Spokes Tension - APRILIA ETV MILLE CAPONORD ABS - 2003 Manual

If a tire should go flat while you are
riding the vehicle, do not attempt to
continue riding. Avoid abrupt braking
and steering inputs, and avoid shutting
the throttle quickly. Slowly decrease the
throttle setting, moving to the side of
the road, using the engine compression
to slow you to a stop. Non-compliance
with these instructions may cause acci-
dents with consequent risk of injuries
or even death.
If the tires are very old, even if they are
not completely worn out, they may have
become so hard that road holding is
compromised. In this case, replace the
tires.
Do not install tires with inner tube on
rims for tubeless tires and viceversa.
Repairing, maintenance, changing and
balancing of tires are very important to
your safety, and should only be per-
formed by qualified mechanics using
the appropriate tools.
For this reason, we suggest that you
have your tires serviced by your Local
aprilia Dealer.
WARNING
New tires are often covered with a slip-
pery mold release compound. Scrub the
tires in by riding slowly and making nu-
merous turns for the first few miles. Do
not use any kind of tire dressing or oth-
er liquid on your tires. Especially do not
permit any petroleum products, such as
oil, gasoline or brake fluid to come in
contact with the tires. If you do, wipe it
immediately, then scrub the tire with
soap and water and a stiff brush.
Do not use a tire that is worn out.
Minimum tread depth is measured as
shown above. The minimum tread depth
(1) for both the front and the rear tires is
0.12 in (3 mm).
CAUTION
Be particularly careful when remov-
ing/installing the tires, in order to avoid
scratching or damaging the rims with
the appropriate tools (tire iron, wheel
support, etc.).

WHEEL SPOKES TENSION

T h e w h e e l r i m s o f t h i s v e h i c l e a r e
equipped with thirty-six.
WARNING
Wheel spokes tension and wheel spokes
nipples fastening are very important for
vehicle stability and safety ride.
After the first 600 mi (1,000 km) and there-
after every 3750 mi (6000 km), have check
wheel spokes tension and wheel spokes
nipples fastening by your Local aprilia
Dealer.
WARNING
The operations necessary to this check
is difficult and delicate, and require spe-
cific skills and therefore should be car-
ried out by your Local aprilia Dealer.
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