!!
!
!!
!
!!
!
!!
!
Maintenance and Adjustment
Page 71
Tyre Replacement
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. It is essential that approved
tyres, fitted in approved combinations, are
used when purchasing replacement tyres.
The use of non approved tyres, or approved
tyres in non approved combinations, may
lead to motorcycle instability and an
accident. See the specification section for
details of approved tyre combinations.
Always have tyres fitted and balanced by
your authorised Triumph dealer who has the
necessary training and skills to ensure safe,
effective fitment.
WARNING: If a tyre sustains
a puncture, the tyre must be
replaced.
Failure to replace a
punctured tyre, or operation with a
repaired tyre can lead to instability,
loss of control or an accident.
WARNING: Do not install
tube--type tyres on tubeless
rims. The bead will not seat and the
tyres could slip on the rims, causing
rapid tyre deflation that may result in
a loss of vehicle control and an
accident. Never install an inner tube
inside a tubeless tyre. This will cause
friction inside the tyre and the
resulting head build--up may cause
the tube to burst resulting in rapid
tyre deflation, loss of vehicle control
and an accident.
WARNING: If tyre damage is
suspected, such as after
striking the kerb, ask your authorised
Triumph dealer to inspect the tyre
both
internally
and
externally.
Remember, tyre damage may not
always be visible from the outside.
Operation of the motorcycle with
damaged tyres could lead to loss of
control and an accident.
WARNING:
When
replacement
tyres
are
required, consult your authorised
Triumph dealer who will arrange for
the tyres to be selected, in a correct
combination, from the approved list
and fitted according to the tyre
manufacturer’s instructions.
When tyres are replaced, allow time
for the tyres to seat to the rim
(approximately 24 hours). During this
seating period, ride cautiously as an
incorrectly seated tyre could cause
loss of control or an accident.
Initially, the new tyres will not
produce
the
same
handling
characteristics as the worn tyres and
the rider must allow adequate riding
distance (approximately 100 miles) to
become accustomed to the new
handling characteristics.
