Tires - APRILIA ETV MILLE CAPONORD ABS - 2003 Manual

TIRES

This vehicle is equipped with tubeless
tires.
WARNING
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 temper-
ature at least once two week.
Check the conditions of the tire and the
inflation pressure at room temperature
every 600 mi (1,000 km), see p. 154
(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
seen.
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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 characteris-
tics will be degraded, and brake perfor-
mance will be reduced.
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 punc-
ture 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
wheels. Use only tires that are listed in
the technical data, see p. 154 (TECHNI-
CAL DATA).
Install only tires that are listed in the
technical data, see p. 154 (TECHNICAL
DATA), or that have been specifically
approved by aprilia for this vehicle.
WARNING
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
serious injury or even death.
Ensure that valve caps are installed on
all tires. This is important to prevent
sudden flats.
WARNING
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 in-
jury or even death.
Some of the original equipment tires for
this vehicle are provided with wear indi-
cators.
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 re-
placed.