MV Agusta Brutale R, Owner'S Manual

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Tire repairing must never be performed
if the tire is punctured on its sidewall, or
if the diameter of the puncture on the
tread is greater than 6 mm (0.24 inch).
• Do not use sealing fluids to repair a
punctured tire. These products can
adversely affect the material of the tire
layers, as well as hide the minor damages
caused by objects penetrated in the tire.
• When it is necessary to replace the
tires, use only the type specified in para-
graph 8.2. Moreover, avoid using tires of
a different brand or type on the front and
on the rear wheel at the same time.
Using tires different from those speci-
fied can adversely affect the handling
and stability of the motorcycle, increas-
ing the risk of accidents with subse-
quent serious injury or even death.
• Have the tires replaced according to
their direction of spin, which is highlight-
ed by a small arrow on the tire sidewall. • The wheel rims of your motorcycle
have been designed for use with tube-
less tires only. Do not assemble an air
tube tire on rims designed for tubeless
tires. Otherwise, the tire bead could not
properly settle down on the wheel rim,
leading to the deflation of the tire and
the loss of control of the vehicle.
• Do not assemble an air tube on a
tubeless tire. The overheating of the tire
could cause the explosion of the air
tube, leading to the deflation of the tire
and the loss of control of the vehicle.
• New tires are sometimes coated with
a mold release agent which makes them
slippery. Abrupt acceleration, sharp
turning or hard braking could cause you
to lose control of your motorcycle. Ride
at reduced speeds and exercise extreme
caution during the first 100 km (62
miles) when the motorcycle is new and
after the replacement of a tire.
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