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Checking the tire condition
Warning
Danger of accidents
If a tire bursts while riding, the vehicle becomes uncontrollable.
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Ensure that damaged or worn tires are replaced immediately. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcy-
cles workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of crashing
Different tire tread patterns on the front and rear wheel impair the handling char-
acteristic.
Different tire tread patterns can make the vehicle significantly more difficult to control.
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Make sure that only tires with a similar tire tread pattern are fitted to the front and rear wheel.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Non-approved or non-recommended tires and wheels impact the handling
characteristic.
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Only use tires/wheels approved by Husqvarna Motorcycles with the corresponding speed index.
Warning
Danger of accidents
New tires have reduced road grip.
The contact surface on new tires is not yet roughened.
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Run in new tires with moderate riding at alternating angles.
Running-in phase
200 km (124 mi)
Info
The type, condition, and pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling characteristic of
the motorcycle.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
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Check the front and rear tires for cuts, embedded objects,
and other damage.
» If the tires have cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
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Change the tires.
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Check tread depth.
Info
Observe the minimum profile depth required by
national law.
Minimum tread depth
≥
2 mm (
≥
0.08 in)
» If the tread depth is less than the minimum tread depth:
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Change the tires.
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