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Tire Condition and Type
Tire condition and tire type affect
motorcycle performance. Cuts or
cracks in the tires can lead to tire
failure and loss of motorcycle con-
trol. Worn tires are susceptible to
puncture failures and subsequent
loss of motorcycle control. Tire
wear also affects the tire profile,
changing motorcycle handling
characteristics.
Check the condition of your tires
each day before you ride. Replace
tires if tires show visual evidence
of damage, such as cracks or
cuts, or if tread depth is less than
1.6 mm (0.06 in) front, 2.0 mm
(0.08 in) rear.
Triangle mark
NOTE: The “Triangle mark” mark
indicates the place where the
wear bars are molded into the tire.
When the wear bars contact the
road, it indicates that the tire wear
limit has been reached.
Whenever you replace a tire, use
a tire of the size and type listed
below. If you use a different size
or type of tire, motorcycle han-
dling may be adversely affected,
possibly resulting in loss of motor-
cycle control.
Always balance the wheel after
repairing a puncture or replacing
the tire. Proper wheel balance is
important to avoid variable wheel-
to-road contact, and to avoid
uneven tire wear.
FRONT REAR
SIZE
120/70ZR17M/C
(58W)
190/50ZR17M/C
(73W)
TYPE
BRIDGESTONE
BT015F
RADIAL M
BRIDGESTONE
BT015R
RADIAL M
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