MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Tyre Replacement
All Triumph motorcycles are carefully
and extensively tested in a range of
riding conditions to make sure that the
most effective tyre combinations are
approved for use on each model.
It is essential that approved tyres fitted
in approved combinations, are used
when purchasing replacement items.
The use of non-approved tyres or
approved tyres in non-approved
combinations, may lead to motorcycle
instability, loss of control and an
accident.
A list of approved tyres specific to your
motorcycle are available from your
authorised Triumph dealer, or on the
Internet at www.triumph.co.uk.
Tyres must be selected in the correct
combination, from the approved Tyre
Selector. Tyres must be fitted and
balanced according to the tyre
manufacturer's instructions.
When replacement tyres are required,
contact a competent person with the
specialist knowledge and technical
understanding of motorcycles, such as
an authorised Triumph dealer.
Initially, the new tyres will not produce
the same handling characteristics as
the worn tyres and the rider must allow
adequate riding distance (approximately
100 miles (160 km)) to become
accustomed to the new handling
characteristics.
The tyre pressures must be checked
and adjusted, and the tyres examined
for correct seating 24 hours after
fitting. Rectification must be carried out
as necessary. The same checks and
adjustments must also be carried out
when 100 miles (160 km) have been
travelled after fitting.
WARNING
Use the recommended tyres ONLY in
the combinations listed in the
approved Tyre Selector at
www.triumph.co.uk.
Do not mix tyres from different
manufacturers or mix different
specification tyres from the same
manufacturers.
Using/mixing tyres may affect the
handling, stability, braking and
traction control (if fitted) functions of
the motorcycle.
Failure to follow the advice above may
lead to loss of motorcycle control
which could result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING
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.
Never install an inner tube inside a
tubeless tyre without the appropriate
marking. This will cause friction inside
the tyre and the resulting heat build-
up may cause the tube to burst
resulting in rapid tyre deflation.
Failure to follow the advice above may
lead to loss of motorcycle control
which could result in serious injury or
death.
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