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WARNING
Failure to follow the instructions below
for tubeless tires may result in an acci-
dent due to tire failure. Tubeless tires
require different service procedures than
tube tires.
• Tubeless tires require an air-tight seal
between the tire bead and wheel rim.
Special tire irons and rim protectors or
a specialized tire mounting machine
must be used for removing and install-
ing tires to prevent tire or rim damage
which could result in an air leak.
• Repair punctures in tubeless tires by
removing the tire and applying an
internal patch.
• Do not use an external repair plug to
repair a puncture since the plug may
work loose as a result of the cornering
forces experienced by a motorcycle
tire.
• After repairing a tire, do not exceed 80
km/h (50 mph) for the first 24 hours,
and do not exceed 130 km/h (80 mph)
thereafter. This is to avoid excessive
heat build-up which could result in a
tire repair failure and tire deflation.
• Replace the tire if it is punctured in the
sidewall area, or if a puncture in the
tread area is larger than 6 mm (3/16 in).
These punctures cannot be repaired
adequately.
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