Tyres - APRILIA RSV 1000 R Factory Use And Maintenance Book

TYRES

This vehicle is fitted with tubeless tyres.
NOTE
Halve service intervals when the
vehicle is used in rainy or dusty conditions,
on rough roads or for racing.
WARNING
Check the tyre condition and inflation
pressure at room temperature every two
weeks.
Check the tyre condition and inflation
pressure at room temperature after the
first 1000 km (625 mi) and every two
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(TECHNICAL DATA).
Checking pressure on hot tyres will
result in inaccurate measurement.
Take care to check tyre pressures
before and after a long journey.
An overinflated tyre will provide a harsh
ride, reduce riding comfort and stability
when cornering.
An underinflated tyre will extend the
contact patch to include a larger portion
of the tyre wall (1). When this is the
case, the tyre may slip on or become
separated from the rim, leading to loss
of control.
The tyre may even come off the rim
under hard braking.
Lastly, the vehicle may skid in a bend.
WARNING
Inspect tread surface and check for
wear. Badly worn tyres adversely affect
road holding and handling.
Some of the tyre types approved for this
vehicle are fitted with wear indicators.
T h e r e a r e v a r i o u s t y p e s o f w e a r
indicators.
E n q u i r e a b o u t t h e c o r r e c t w e a r
i n s p e c t i o n p r o c e d u r e w i t h y o u r
supplier.
Visually inspect the tyres for wear and
have them changed when worn.
A tyre that becomes punctured in the
tread area should be changed when the
puncture is larger than 5 mm.
The wheel must be balanced after each
tyre repair.
WARNING
Use tyres of the specified type and
m o d e l r e c o m m e n d e d
m a n u f a c t u r e r , s e e
(TECHNICAL DATA). Using other than
specified tyres may adversely affect
handling.
Never use tube tyres on tubeless tyre
rims, or vice versa.
Always check that the caps are in place
on the valves (2), or the tyres may
deflate suddenly.
Tyre replacement and repair, as well as
wheel servicing and balancing are
delicate operations. They should be
carried out using adequate tools and
are best left to experienced mechanics.
Have your tyres and wheels serviced at
a n O f f i c i a l d e a l e r o r a
a p r i l i a
specialised tyre repairer.
New tyres may be coated with an oily
film. Drive carefully until covering
several kilometres. Never apply non-
specific products to the tyres. Old tyres
may not ensure full grip due to material
ageing - even when they are still within
the wear limit - and must be replaced.
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