APRILIA RSV 1000 R, Workshop Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 R FACTORY
TIRES
WARNING
If tires are excessively inflated, the vehicle will be hard and uneasy to ride, thus making you feel not at
your ease.
In addition the roadworthiness, mainly on wet surfaces and during cornering, will be impaired.
Flat tires (insufficient pressure) can slip on the rim and make you lose control of the vehicle.
In this case too, both vehicle roadworthiness, handling and brake efficiency will be impaired.
Tires changing, repair, maintenance and balancing must be carried out by specialized technicians using
suitable equipment.
When new, tires can have a thin slippery protective coating. Drive carefully for the first kilometers (miles).
Never use rubber treating substances on tires.
In particular, avoid contact with fluid fuels, leading to a rapid wear.
In case of contact with oil or fuel, do not clean but change tires.
DANGER
Some of the factory-assembled tires of 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 if the tires are worn and in this case have them changed.
If a tire deflates while driving, stop immediately.
Avoid hard brakings or moves and do not close throttles too abruptly.
Slowly close throttle grip, move to the edge of the road and use the engine brake to slow down until com-
ing to a halt.
Failure to comply with these recommendations can lead to serious accidents and consequent personal
injuries or death.
Do not install tires with air tube on rims for tubeless tires and vice versa.