Thump TSK50cc, Owner'S Manual

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Tires & Tubes
• Inspect carefully for bumps or bulges in the side of the tire or the tread.
Replace any tire that has a bump or bulge.
• Look closely for cuts, slits, or cracks in the tires. Replace a tire if you
can see fabric or cord.
• Check for rocks or other objects embedded in the tire or tread. Remove
any objects.
• Measure tread depth. Replace the tire before depth at the center reaches
0.12 in (3 mm), or any time you notice a reduction in traction.
• Check the position of both valve stems. A tilted valve stem indicates
the tube is slipping inside the tire or the tire is slipping on the rim. See
your
Certified Motorcycle Mechanic
.
TUBE REPLACEMENT
If a tube is punctured or damaged, you should replace it as soon as possi-
ble. A repaired tube may not have the same reliability as a new one, and it
may fail while you are riding.
Use a replacement tube equivalent to the original.
We recommend that tubes be replaced by your
Certified Motorcycle Me-
chanic
. Replacing a tube requires removing and reinstalling the wheel. Any
time a tube is replaced, carefully inspect the tire as described on INSPEC-
TION.