Minimum Recommended Tread Depth; Tyre Replacement - Triumph Thunderbird Owner's Manual

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Minimum Recommended Tread
Depth
In accordance with the periodic maintenance
chart, measure the depth of the tread with a
depth gauge, and replace any tyre that has
worn to, or beyond the minimum allowable
tread depth specified in the table below:
Under 130 km/h
2 mm (0.08 in)
(80 mph)
Over 130 km/h
Rear 3 mm (0. 1 2 in)
(80 mph)
Front 2 mm (0.08 in)
Warning
This motorcycle must not be operated
above the legal road speed limit except in
authorised closed-course conditions.
Warning
Only operate this Triumph motorcycle at
high speed in closed-course on-road
competition or on closed-course racetracks.
High-speed operation should only then be
attempted by riders who have been
instructed in the techniques necessary for
high-speed riding and are familiar with the
motorcycle's
characteristics
conditions. High-speed operation in any
other circumstances is dangerous and will
lead to loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Maintenance and Adjustment
Operation with excessively worn tyres is
hazardous
and
traction, stability and handling which may
lead to loss of control and an accident.
When tubeless tyres become punctured,
leakage is often very slow. Always inspect
tyres very closely for punctures. Check the
tyres for cuts, embedded nails or other
sharp objects. Operation with punctured
or damaged tyres will adversely affect
motorcycle stability and handling which
may lead to loss of control or an accident.
Check the rims for dents or deformation.
Operation with damaged or defective
wheels or tyres is dangerous and loss of
motorcycle control or an accident could
result.
Always consult your authorised Triumph
dealer for tyre replacement, or for a safety
inspection of the tyres.

Tyre Replacement

All Triumph motorcycles are carefully and
extensively tested in a range of riding
conditions to ensure that the most effective
tyre combinations are approved for use on
each model.
tyres, fitted in approved combinations, are
used when purchasing replacement tyres.
in
all
The use of non-approved tyres, or approved
tyres in non-approved combinations, may
lead to motorcycle instability and an accident.
See the specification section for details of
approved tyre combinations.
tyres fitted and balanced by your authorised
Triumph dealer who has the necessary
Warning
will
adversely
affect
It is essential that approved
Always have
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