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use and maintenance
RSV 1000 R
- RSV 1000 RFACT
USA
USA
When the tire is worn to a point where
any tread is less than 0.12 in (3 mm)
deep, the tire is worn out, and must be
r e p l a c e d . A l s o , i f a t i r e s u f f e r s a
puncture that is larger than 0.20 in (5
mm) in its longest dimension, the tire
must not be repaired, but should be
replaced.
After a tire is repaired, balance the
wheels. Use only tires that are listed in
t h e t e c h n i c a l d a t a , p a g e 1 4 0
(TECHNICAL DATA).
Install only tires that are listed in the
technical data, page 140 (TECHNICAL
DATA), or that have been specifically
approved by
aprilia
for this vehicle.
WARNING
Th e u se of ti re s o t he r th an tho se
approved by
aprilia
may adversely
effect the handling of the vehicle,
leading to an upset and accident, with
subsequent serious injury or even
death.
Ensure that valve caps are installed on
all tires. This is important to prevent
sudden flats.
WARNING
Do not ride the vehicle if the tire wear
indicators show that the tire is worn
out. Failure to heed this warning can
lead to an accident with subsequent
serious injury or even death.
Some of the original equipment tires for
this vehicle are provided with wear
indicators. There are several kinds of wear
indicators.
For more information on how to check the
wear, contact your Dealer.
Visually check to see if the tires are worn
out. If they are, have them replaced.
If a tire should go flat while you are
riding the vehicle, do not attempt to
continue riding. Avoid abrupt braking
and steering inputs, and avoid shutting
the throttle quickly. Slowly decrease the
throttle setting, moving to the side of
the road, using the engine compression
to slow you to a stop. Non-compliance
with these instructions may cause
accidents with consequent risk of
injuries or even death.
If the tires are very old, even if they are
not completely worn out, they may have
become so hard that road holding is
compromised. In this case, replace the
tires.
Do not install tires with inner tube on
rims for tubeless tires and viceversa.
Repairing, maintenance, changing and
balancing of tires are very important to
y o u r s a f e t y , a n d s h o u l d o n l y b e
performed by qualified mechanics
using the appropriate tools.
For this reason, we suggest that you
have your tires serviced by your Local
aprilia
Dealer.
WARNING
New tires are often covered with a
slippery mold release compound. Scrub
the tires in by riding slowly and making
numerous turns for the first few miles.
Do not use any kind of tire dressing or
other liquid on your tires. Especially do
not permit any petroleum products,
such as oil, gasoline or brake fluid to
come in contact with the tires. If you do,
wipe it immediately, then scrub the tire
with soap and water and a stiff brush.
Do not use a tire that is worn out.
Minimum tread depth is measured as
shown above. The minimum tread depth
(1) for both the front and the rear tires is
0.12 in (3 mm).
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