Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintenance and Adjustment
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The tire pressures shown on your
instruments indicate the actual tire
pressure at the time of selecting
the display. This may differ from the
inflation pressure set when the tires
are cold because tires become warmer
during riding, causing the air in the tire
to expand and increase the inflation
pressure. The cold inflation pressures
specified by Triumph take account of
this.
Only adjust tire pressures when
the tires are cold using an accurate
pressure gage. Do not use the tire
pressure display on the instruments.
Tire Wear
As the tire tread wears down, the tire
becomes more susceptible to punctures
and failure. It is estimated that 90%
of all tire problems occur during the
last 10% of tread life (90% worn). It is
recommended that tires are changed
before they are worn to their minimum
tread depth.
Minimum Recommended Tread
Depth
Warning
Riding with excessively worn tires is
hazardous and will adversely affect
traction, stability and handling which
may lead to loss of control and an
accident.
When tubeless tires, used without a
tube, become punctured, leakage is
often very slow. Always inspect tires
very closely for punctures. Check the
tires for cuts, embedded nails or other
sharp objects. Riding with punctured
or damaged tires will adversely affect
motorcycle stability and handling
which may lead to loss of control or an
accident.
Check the rims for dents or
deformation. Riding with damaged or
defective wheels or tires is dangerous
and may lead to loss of control and an
accident.
Always consult your authorized
Triumph dealer for tire replacement, or
for a safety inspection of the tires.
In accordance with the periodic
maintenance chart, measure the depth
of the tread with a depth gage, and
replace any tire that has worn to, or
beyond the minimum allowable tread
depth specified in the table below:
Under 80 mph
(130 km/h)
0.08 in (2 mm)
Over 80 mph
(130 km/h)
Front 0.08 in (2 mm)
Rear 0.12 in (3 mm)