MOTO GUZZI NORGE 1200 Manual page 44

The tyres could come off the rims under
hard braking.
Finally, the vehicle could skid during
cornering.
WARNING
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.
44
use and maintenance Norge 1200
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.
WARNING
S p a r e t y r e s s h o u l d b e o f t h e
recommended type and model, see
page 96 (TECHNICAL DATA); using
2
different tyres then the specified ones
negatively affects vehicle handling.
Do not install tube tyres on tubeless
tyre rims or vice versa.
Make sure that caps are in place on the
valves (2), or the tyres may deflate
suddenly.
Tyre replacement and repair, and wheel
servicing and balancing are delicate
operations that should be carried out
using adequate tools and are best left to
experienced mechanics.
For this reason, it is advisable to have
these operations carried out by a Moto
G u z z i A u t h o r i s e d D e a l e r o r b y a
qualified tyre repairer.
If the tyres are new, they may still be
covered with a slippery film: drive
carefully for the first few miles. Never
apply non-specific products to the
tyres. Old tyres, even if not completely
worn down, may become hard and
provide poor grip.
If so, have them replaced.
MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH (3):
front and rear 2 mm ( 3 mm), anyway
USA
not less than required by the regulations in
force in the country where the vehicle is
used.