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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Tire inspection
1. Tire tread depth
2. Side well
3. Wear warning
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or
glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is
cracked, have a Benellidealer replace the
tire immediately.
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The tire tread depth limits may differ from
country to country. Always comply with
the local regulations.
WARNING
• Have a Benelli dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the vehi-
cle with excessively worn tires
decreases riding stability and can
lead to loss of control.
• The replacement of all wheel and
brake related parts, including the
tires, should be left to a Benelli
dealer, who has the necessary pro-
fessional knowledge and expe-
rience to do so.
• Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be “broken in” for it
to develop its optimal characteri-
stics.
Tires age, even if they have not been used
or have only been used occasionally.
Cracking of the tread and sidewall rubber,
sometimes accompanied by carcass de-
formation, is an evidence of ageing. Old
and aged tires shall be checked by tire
specialists to ascertain their suitability for
further use.
WARNING
• The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and design,
otherwise the handling characte-
ristics of the motorcycle may be
different, which could lead to an
accident.
• Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to pre-
vent air pressure leakage.
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Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Front tire:
Size:
110/70-17
Rear tire:
Size:
150/60-17