APRILIA SXV / RXV 450 550 Use And Maintenance Book page 13

GENERAL INFORMATION
SXV / RXV 450 – 550
TIRES
WARNING
If tires are over-inflated, the vehicle will feel stiff and be difficult and uncomfortable to ride.
In addition, its roadworthiness will be impaired, especially on wet surfaces and during cornering.
Flat tires (insufficient pressure) can slip on the rim and make you lose the control of the vehicle.
Insufficient pressure compromises vehicle roadworthiness, maneuverability and brake efficiency.
Tires changes, repair, maintenance and balancing must be carried out by specialized technicians
using suitable equipment.
When new, tires often have a thin slippery protective coating. Drive carefully for the first few miles
(kilometers).
Never use rubber treating substances on tires.
In particular, avoid contact with fluid fuels, which can lead to rapid wear.
In case of contact with oil or fuel, do not clean. Change the tires instead.
DANGER
Some of the original equipment tires of this vehicle are provided with wear indicators.
There are several kinds of wear indicators.
For more information on how to check the wear, contact your Dealer.
Visually check if the tires are worn and have them changed if they are.
If a tire deflates while driving, stop immediately.
Avoid hard brakings or moves and do not close throttles too abruptly.
Slowly close the throttle grip, move to the edge of the road and use the engine brake to slow down
until coming to a halt.
Failure to comply with these recommendations may lead to accidents, with risk of personal injuries or
death.
Do not install tires with air tube on rims for tubeless tires and vice versa.
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