Triumph 2010 Tiger 800, Service Manual

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Wheels/Tyres
Tyre Wear/Wheel Inspection
As the tyre tread wears down, the tyre becomes more
susceptible to puncture and failure. lt is estimated that
90% of all tyre failures occur during the last 10% of tread
life (90% worn). lt is false economy and unsafe to use
tyres until they are worn to their minimum.
All tyres are fitted with tread wear indicators. When the
tyre becomes worn down as far as the top of a tread wear
indicator, the tyre is worn beyond its service life and must
be replaced.
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1. Tread wear indicator
In accordance with the scheduled maintenance chart,
measure the depth of the tread with a depth gauge, and
replace any tyre that has worn to, or beyond the
minimum allowable tread depth.
Inspect wheels for cracks, splits and kerb damage. Always
replace wheels that are suspected of having become
damaged.
Operation with excessively worn tyres is hazardous and
will adversely affect traction, stability and handling which
may lead to loss of control or an accident.
When tyres become punctured, leakage is often very
slow. Always inspect tyres very closely for punctures.
Check the tyres for cuts, embedded nails or other sharp
objects.
Check the rims for dents or deformation and spokes for
looseness and damage. Operation with damaged or
defective wheels, spokes or tyres is dangerous and loss
of control or an accident could result.
Always consult your Triumph dealer for tyre
replacement, or for a safety inspection of the tyres.
Minimum Recommended Tread Depth
The following chart can be used as a guide to the
minimum safe tread depth.
Under
m ph)
Over
m ph) 1 3 0 km/h (80
2 mm (0.08 in)
1 3 0 km/h (80 Rear 3 mm <0.1 2 in)
Front 2 mm <0.08 in>
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Triumph motorcycles must not be operated above the
legal road speed limit except in authorised closed course
conditions.
Important Tyre Information
All Triumph motorcycles are carefully and extensively
tested in a range of riding conditions to ensure that the
most effective tyre combinations are approved for use on
each model. lt is essential that approved tyres and inner
tubes (if installed> fitted in approved combinations, are
used when purchasing replacement items. The use of
non-approved tyres and inner tubes, or approved tyres
and inner tubes in non-approved combinations, may lead
to motorcycle instability, loss of control and an accident.
On models fitted with ABS, different wheel speeds,
caused by non-approved tyres, can affect the function of
the ABS computer.
See the Specification section for details of approved tyre
and inner tube combinations. Always have tyres and inner
tubes fitted and balanced by your authorised Triumph
dealer who has the necessary training and skills to ensure
safe, effective fitment.
If a tyre or inner tube sustains a puncture, the tyre and
inner tube must be replaced. Failure to replace a
punctured tyre and inner tube, or operation with a
repaired tyre can lead to instability, loss of control or an
accident.
Never use an inner tube to repair a punctured tyre. The
rough surface inside the tyre can chafe the tube leading
to instability, rapid deflation, loss of control and an
accident.
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Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC