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Tyre Wear
As the tyre tread
wears down, the
tyre
becomes
more
punctures and failure. It is estimated that
90% of all tyre problems occur during the
last 10% of tread life (90% worn). It is,
therefore, false economy and unsafe to use
tyres until they are worn to their minimum.
In
accordance
maintenance chart, measure the depth of
the tread with a depth gauge, and replace
any tyre that has worn to the minimum
recommended tread depth specified in the
table below.
Minimum Recommended Tread Depth
Under 130 km/h
(80 mph)
Over 130 km/h
(80 mph)
WARNING: This motorcycle
must not be operated above
the legal road speed limit except in
authorised closed course conditions.
WARNING: Only operate this
Triumph motorcycle at high
speed
in
closed-course on-road
!!
!
competition or on closed course race
tracks. High speed operation should
only then be attempted by riders who
have
been
instructed
techniques necessary for high speed
!!
riding and are familiar with the
!
motorcycle's characteristics in all
conditions. High speed operation in
any
other
circumstances
dangerous and will lead to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Maintenance and Adjustment
susceptible
with
the
periodic
2 mm (0.08 in)
Rear 3 mm (0.12 in)
Front 2 mm (0.08 in)
in
the
is
WARNING:
excessively worn tyres is
hazardous and will adversely affect
traction, stability and handling which
to
may lead to loss of control and an
accident.
When
tubeless
!!
punctured, leakage is often very slow.
!
Always inspect tyres very closely for
punctures. Check the tyres for cuts,
imbedded
objects. Operation with punctured or
damaged tyres will adversely affect
stability and handling which may lead
to loss of control or an accident.
Check
the
deformation.
damaged or defective wheels or tyres
is dangerous and loss of control or an
accident could result.
Always consult
Triumph dealer for tyre replacement,
or for a safety inspection of the tyres.
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Operation with
tyres
become
nails or
other
rims
for
dents
Operation
your
authorised
sharp
or
with
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