15 WHEELS, TIRES
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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 air pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling of the motorcy-
cle.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
Summary of Contents for Vitpilen 401 2018
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2018 VITPILEN 401 Art no 3402207en ...
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Page 10: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 8 29 2 Green and blue symbols 254 INDEX 255 ...
Page 15: ...SAFETY ADVICE 2 13 ...
Page 16: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 14 2 5 Overview of labels E01139 10 ...
Page 29: ...IMPORTANT NOTES 3 27 ...
Page 30: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 28 4 1 View of vehicle front left example E01095 10 ...
Page 32: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 30 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example E01094 10 ...
Page 131: ...SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13 129 T02156 10 Remove screw 2 R03609 10 Remove nut 3 ...
Page 136: ...13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 134 R03606 10 Mount new cable ties ...
Page 137: ...SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13 135 T02154 10 Secure the cable in the holders ...
Page 179: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16 177 E01106 10 Main work Open rubber bands 1 and remove tool set 2 ...