Tire Replacement - Triumph Thunderbird LT Owner's Handbook Manual

Tire Replacement

All Triumph motorcycles are carefully and
extensively tested in a range of riding
conditions to ensure that the most effective
tire combinations are approved for use on
each model. It is essential that approved tires
and inner tubes installed in approved
combinations, are used when purchasing
replacement items. The use of non-approved
tires and inner tubes, or approved tires and
inner tubes in non-approved combinations,
may lead to motorcycle instability, loss of
control and an accident.
Different wheel speeds,
non-approved tires, can affect the function of
the ABS computer.
See the Specification section for details of
approved tire and inner tube combinations.
Always have tires and inner tubes fitted and
balanced by your authorized Triumph dealer
who has the necessary training and skills to
ensure safe, effective installation.
Warning
The ABS computer operates by comparing
the relative speed of the front and rear
wheels. Use of non-recommended tires
can affect wheel speed and cause the ABS
function not to operate, potentially leading
to loss of control and an accident in
conditions where the ABS would normally
function.
Maintenance and Adjustment
If a tire or inner tube sustains a puncture,
the tire and inner tube must be replaced.
Failure to replace a punctured tire and
inner tube, or operation with a repaired tire
or inner tube can lead to instability, loss of
motorcycle control or an accident.
Do not install tube-type tires on tubeless
caused by
rims. The bead will not seat and the tires
could slip on the rims, causing rapid tire
deflation that may result in a loss of vehicle
control and an accident. Never install an
inner tube inside a tubeless tire. This will
cause friction inside the tire and the
resulting heat build-up may cause the tube
to burst resulting in rapid tire deflation, loss
of vehicle control and an accident.
If tire damage is suspected, such as after
striking the curb, ask your authorized
Triumph dealer to inspect the tire both
internally and externally. Remember, tire
damage may not always be visible from
the outside. Operation of the motorcycle
with damaged tires could lead to loss of
control and an accident.
Warning
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