Tyres - Honda CTX200 Owner's Manual

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Tyres

To safely operate your motorcycle, the tyres must be
the proper type (off-road) and size, in good condition
with adequate tread, and correctly inflated.
WARNING
!
Using tyres 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 tyre inflation and maintenance.
Air Pressure
Properly inflated tyres provide the best combination of
handling, tread life, and riding comfort. Generally,
underinflated tyres wear unevenly, adversely affect
handling, and are more likely to fail from being
overheated. Underinflated tyres can also cause wheel
damage in rocky terrain.
Overinflated tyres make your motorcycle ride more
harshly, are more prone to damage from surface
hazards, and wear unevenly.
Make sure the valve stem caps are secure. If necessary,
install a new cap.
Always check air pressure when your tyres are "cold."
If you check air pressure when your tyres are "warm" –
even if your motorcycle has only been ridden for a few
miles – the readings will be higher. If you let air out of
warm tyres to match the recommended cold pressures,
the tyres will be underinflated.
The recommended "cold" tyre pressures are:
Cold tyre pressures
2
kPa (kgf/cm , psi)
Inspection
Whenever you check the tyre pressures, you should
also examine the tyre treads and sidewalls for wear,
damage, and foreign objects:
Look for:
• Bumps or bulges in the side of the tyre or the tread.
Replace the tyre if you find any bumps or bulges.
• Cuts, splits or cracks in the tyre. Replace the tyre if
you can see fabric or cord.
• Excessive tread wear.
Also, if you hit a pothole or hard object, pull to the
side of the road as soon as you safely can and
carefully inspect the tyres for damage.
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