Tires - APRILIA RSV mile Use & Maintenance Book

TIRES

This vehicle is equipped with tubeless ti-
res.
Perform these maintenance operations
at one-half of the specified intervals, if
your vehicle is often used in rainy or
very dusty conditions, on unpaved
roads, or in any kind of competition.
Check the tire inflation at room tempe-
rature at least once a week.
Check the conditions of the tire and the
inflation pressure at room temperature
after the first 600 mi (1,000 km) and the-
reafter every 4,650 mi (7,500 km), see
p. 148 (TECHNICAL DATA).
Pressure measurement must always be
carried out when the tires are cold, as
when the tires are warmed up, pressure
will increase, and if they are checked at
this time erroneous readings will be se-
en.
If the tire is inflated to too high a pres-
sure, an uncomfortably harsh ride will
result, and riding comfort will be com-
promised. Also, road holding, especial-
ly during turns and in wet conditions,
will likewise be compromised.
If the tire is underinflated (pressure is
too low), the tire may slip on the rim
with consequent loss of control. Again,
road holding and handling characteri-
stics will be degraded, and brake perfor-
mance will be reduced.
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When the tire is worn to a point where
any tread is less than 0.12 in (3 mm)
deep, the tire is worn out, and must be
replaced. Also, if a tire suffers a punctu-
re that is larger than 0.20 in (5 mm) in its
longest dimension, the tire must not be
repaired, but should be replaced.
After a tire is repaired, balance the whe-
els. Use only tires that are listed in the
technical data, see p. 148 (TECHNICAL
DATA).
Install only tires that are listed in the te-
chnical data, see p. 148 (TECHNICAL
DATA), or that have been specifically
approved by aprilia for this vehicle.
The use of tires other than those ap-
proved by aprilia may adversely effect
the handling of the vehicle, leading to an
upset and accident, with subsequent se-
rious injury or even death.
Ensure that valve caps are installed on
all tires. This is important to prevent
sudden flats.
Do not ride the vehicle if the tire wear in-
dicators show that the tire is worn out.
Failure to heed this warning can lead to
an accident with subsequent serious
injury or even death.
Some of the original equipment tires for
this vehicle are provided with wear indi-
cators.
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There are several kinds of wear indica-
tors.
For more information on how to check
the wear, contact your Dealer.
Visually check to see if the tires are
worn out. If they are, have them repla-
ced.
If a tire should go flat while you are ri-
ding the vehicle, do not attempt to con-
tinue riding. Avoid abrupt braking and
steering inputs, and avoid shutting the
throttle quickly. Slowly decrease the
throttle setting, moving to the side of
the road, using the engine compression
to slow you to a stop. Non-compliance
with these instructions may cause acci-
dents with consequent risk of injuries
or even death.
If the tires are very old, even if they are
not completely worn out, they may have
become so hard that road holding is
compromised. In this case, replace the
tires.
Do not install tires with inner tube on
rims for tubeless tires and viceversa.
Repairing, maintenance, changing and
balancing of tires are very important to
your safety, and should only be perfor-
med by qualified mechanics using the
appropriate tools.
For this reason, we suggest that you
have your tires serviced by your Local
aprilia Dealer.