Tire Replacement - Triumph Speed 400 Owner's Handbook Manual

In accordance
maintenance chart, measure the depth
of the tread with a depth gage, and
replace any tire that has worn to, or
beyond the minimum allowable tread
depth specified in the table below:
Under 80 mph
0.08 in (2 mm)
(130 km/h)
Front 0.08 in (2 mm)
Over 80 mph
(130 km/h)
Rear 0.12 in (3 mm)

Tire Replacement

All Triumph motorcycles are carefully
and extensively tested in a range of
riding conditions to make sure that the
most effective tire combinations are
approved for use on each model.
It is essential that approved tires
mounted in approved combinations, are
used when purchasing
items.
The use of non-approved tires or
approved tires
combinations, may lead to motorcycle
instability, loss of control and an
accident.
A list of approved tires specific to your
motorcycle are available from your
authorized Triumph dealer, or on the
Internet at www. triumph. co. uk.
Tires must be selected in the correct
combination, from the approved Tire
Selector. Tires must
and balanced according to the tire
manufacturer's instructions.
When replacement tires are required,
contact a competent person with the
specialist knowledge
understanding of motorcycles, such as
an authorized Triumph dealer.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
with the periodic
replacement
in non-approved
be mounted
and technical
Initially, the new tires will not produce
the same handling characteristics as
the worn tires and the rider must allow
adequate riding distance (approximately
100 miles (160 km))
accustomed to
characteristics.
The tire pressures must be checked
and adjusted, and the tires examined
for correct seating
mounting. Rectification must be carried
out as necessary. The same checks
and adjustments must also be carried
out when 100 miles (160 km) have been
traveled after mounting.
WARNING
Use the recommended
ONLY in the combinations
in the approved Tire Selector at
www. triumph. co. uk.
Do not mix tires
manufacturers or
specification tires from the same
manufacturers.
Using/mixing tires may affect the
handling, stability, braking and traction
control (if equipped) functions of the
motorcycle.
Failure to follow the advice above
may lead to loss of motorcycle control
which could result in serious injury or
death.
to become
the new handling
24 hours after
tires
listed
from different
mix different
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