Tyre Inflation Pressure - APRILIA RX 50 - 2002 Manual

TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE

Kind of drive
On mixed roads
On asphalt
paved roads
Maximum front and rear pressure: 2,5 bar
Driver only
Front Rear
1,8 bar 1,9 bar
1,8 bar 1,9 bar
Low pressure can cause handling prob-
lems and the tendency to weave and in
extreme cases loss of control.
Moreover this will cause a great increase of roll-
ing friction.
The results are: high consumption of fuel and re-
duced maximum speed.
The disadvantage may cause a damage of the cover,
due to excessive local deformation.
Tyre pressure must be checked when the
tyres are at environment temperature,
that is, when the vehicle has not been moved in
the last 2 or 3 hours for more than 1 km.
Check the depth of the tyre tread often, if
it is worn below the allowable limit (2 -
3 mm.) change the tyre.
– The tyre should often be inspected for signs of
damage or cuts.
– Blowings or irregular wavings are showing in-
ternal damages, which request the prompt re-
placement of the tyre.
Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles
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