Tires (Inspecting/Replacing)
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Checking the Air Pressure
Visually inspect your tires and use an air
pressure gauge to measure the air pressure
before each ride.
Always check air pressure when your tires are
cold.
If you decide to adjust the tire pressure for a
particular riding condition, make changes a little
at a time.
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Inspecting for Damage
Inspect the tires for cuts, slits, or cracks that
expose fabric or cords, or nails or other foreign
objects embedded in the side of the tire or the
tread. Also inspect for any unusual bumps or
bulges in the side walls of the tires.
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Inspecting for Abnormal Wear
Inspect the tires for signs of abnormal wear on
the contact surface.
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Inspecting Rims and Valve Stems
Inspect the rims for damage and loose spokes.
Also inspect the valve stems for their positions.
A tilted valve stem indicates the tube is slipping
inside the tire or the tire is slipping on the rim.
See your dealer.
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WARNING
Riding on tires that are excessively worn
or improperly inflated can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner's
manual regarding tire inflation and
maintenance.
Maintenance Fundamentals
Maintenance
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