Tires - Honda Goldwing GL1800 Owner's Manual

Tires

To safely operate your motorcycle, your tires must be the proper type and size,
in good condition with adequate tread, and correctly inflated for the load you are
carrying.
The following pages give detailed information on how and when to check your
air pressure, how to inspect your tires for wear and damage, and our
recommendations for tire repair and replacement.
Air Pressure
Refer to Saf ety Precautions
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and
riding comfort. Generally, underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect
handling, and are more likely to fail from being overheated. Overinflated tires
make your motorcycle ride more harshly, are more prone to damage from road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
We recommend that you visually check your tires before every ride and use an
air pressure gauge to measure the air pressure at least once a month or any time
you think the tires might be low. Even tires that are in good condition may lose
one to two psi per month if not checked and adjusted regularly.
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Servicing Your Honda
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated
can cause a crash in which you
can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner's manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
on page 106 .