Tyres - APRILIA SCARABEO 125 - 09 2006 Manual

TYRES

This vehicle is equipped with tubeless
tyres.
WARNING
Periodically check the tyre inflation
pressure at room temperature, see
page 56 (TECHNICAL DATA).
Measuring pressure on hot tyres will
lead to inaccurate measurement.
It is especially important to measure
tyre pressure before and after a long
trip.
Overinflated tyres will not absorb
bumps when riding on rough road
surfaces and resulting vibration is
transferred through the handlebar,
giving a harsh ride and reducing tyre
grip especially during cornering.
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Conversely, underinflation will put more
stress on the sidewalls (1) and the tyre
may slip on the rim or even come off the
rim, leading to loss of control.
The tyres could come off the rims under
harsh braking.
Finally, the vehicle could skid during
cornering.
Inspect tyre surface condition and
check for wear, as worn tyres lead to
poor road holding and handling.
Some of the tyres approved for this
v e h i c l e a r e e q u i p p e d w i t h w e a r
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 tyres for wear, contact your Dealer.
Visually inspect the tyres for wear and
have them changed if worn.
Old tyres, even if not completely worn
down, may become hard and provide
poor grip.
In this case, have the tyres changed.
Have a tyre changed when worn or
punctured, if the puncture in the tread is
larger than 5 mm.
Have the wheels balanced after each
tyre repair.
Use only tyres in the size suggested by
a p r i l i a , s e e p a g e 5 6 ( T E C H N I C A L
DATA).
Do not install tube tyres on tubeless
tyre rims or vice versa.
Always check that the caps are in place
on the valves , or the tyres may deflate
suddenly.