Tyre Replacement - Triumph Thunderbird Commander Handbook

Tyre Replacement

All Triumph motorcycles are carefully and
extensively tested in a range of riding
conditions to ensure that the most effective
tyre combinations are approved for use on
each model. It is essential that approved tyres
and inner tubes (if installed) fitted in
approved combinations, are used when
purchasing replacement items. The use of
non-approved tyres and inner tubes, or
approved tyres and inner tubes in non-
approved combinations,
motorcycle instability, loss of control and an
accident.
Different wheel speeds, caused by non-
approved tyres, can affect the function of the
ABS computer.
See the Specification section for details of
approved tyre and inner tube combinations.
Always have tyres and inner tubes fitted and
balanced by your authorised Triumph dealer
who has the necessary training and skills to
ensure safe, effective fitment.
Warning
The ABS computer operates by comparing
the relative speed of the front and rear
wheels. Use of non-recommended tyres
can affect wheel speed and cause the ABS
function not to operate, potentially leading
to loss of control and an accident in
conditions where the ABS would normally
function.
Maintenance and Adjustment
If a tyre or inner tube sustains a puncture,
the tyre and inner tube must be replaced.
Failure to replace a punctured tyre and
inner tube, or operation with a repaired
tyre or inner tube can lead to instability,
loss of motorcycle control or an accident.
may lead to
Inner tubes must only be used on
motorcycles fitted with spoked wheels and
with tyres marked 'TUBE TYPE'.
Use of an inner tube with a tyre marked
'TUBELESS' and/or on an alloy wheel can
lead to loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Do not install tube-type tyres on tubeless
rims. The bead will not seat and the tyres
could slip on the rims, causing rapid tyre
deflation that may result in a loss of vehicle
control and an accident. Never install an
inner tube inside a tubeless tyre. This will
cause friction inside the tyre and the
resulting heat build-up may cause the tube
to burst resulting in rapid tyre deflation,
loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Warning
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