Tires - APRILIA RSV MILLE R TUONO - 2002 Manual

TIRES

This vehicle is provided with tubeless tires.
N O T E
P e r f o r m t h e m a i n t e n a n c e
o p e r a t i o n s w i t h h a l f t h e f r e q u e n c y
indicated if the vehicle is used in rainy or
dusty areas, on uneven surfaces or on
racetracks.
Check the inflation pressure at room
temperature every two weeks.
Check the conditions of the tires and
t h e i n f l a t i o n p r e s s u r e a t r o o m
temperature after the first 1000 km (625
mi) and successively every 7500 km
(4687 mi), see p. 139 (TECHNICAL
DATA).
If the tires are hot, the measurement is
not correct. Carry out the measurement
especially before and after long rides.
If the inflation pressure is too high, the
g r o u n d u n e v e n n e s s c a n n o t b e
dampened and is therefore transmitted
to the handlebar, thus compromising
the driving comfort and reducing the
road holding during turns.
If, on the contrary, the inflation pressure is
too low, the tire sides (1) are under greater
stress and the tire itself may slip on the rim
or it may become loose, with consequent
loss of control of the vehicle.
In case of sudden braking the tires
could even come off the rims.
Further, the vehicle could skid while
turning.
Check the surface and the wear of the
tires, since tires in bad conditions can
i m p a i r b o t h t h e g r i p a n d t h e
controllability of the vehicle.
Some types of tires homologated for
this vehicle are provided with wear
indicators.
T h e r e a r e s e v e r a l k i n d s o f w e a r
indicators. For more information on
how to check the wear, contact your
Dealer.
Visually check if the tires are worn and
in this case have them changed.
Change the tire when it is worn out or in
case of puncture on the tread side, if the
puncture is larger than 5 mm.
After repairing a tire, have the wheels
balanced.
The tires must be replaced with other
t i r e s o f t h e
recommended by the manufacturer, see
p. 139 (TECHNICAL DATA); the use of
tires different from those prescribed
may affect the manoeuvrability of the
vehicle.
Do not install tires with air tube on rims
for tubeless tires and viceversa.
Make sure that the inflation valves (2)
always have their sealing caps on, to
prevent the tires from suddenly going
flat.
Change , repair, m aintenance and
balancing operations are very important
and therefore they must be performed
b y q u a l i f i e d
appropriate tools.
For this reason, it is advisable to have
the above mentioned operations carried
out by your local aprilia Dealer or by a
qualified tire repairer. If the tires are
new, they may still be covered with a
slippery film: drive carefully for the first
miles.
Do not oil the tires with unsuitable
fluids. If the tires are old, even if not
completely worn out, they may become
hard and may not ensure good road
holding.
In this case, replace them.
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