Maintenance Fundamentals
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Inspecting for Damage
Inspect the tyres for
cuts, slits, or cracks
that exposes fabric or
cords, or nails or
other foreign objects
embedded in the side
of the tyre or the
tread. Also inspect for
any unusual bumps or bulges in the side walls
of the tyres.
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Inspecting for Abnormal Wear
Inspect the tyres for
signs of abnormal
wear on the contact
surface.
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Inspecting Tread Depth
Inspect the tread wear indicators. If they
become visible, replace the tyres immediately.
For safe riding, you should replace the tyres
when the minimum tread depth is reached.
Wear indicator
location mark