Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 2016, Service Manual

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Tread wear indicator 1.
Attention must also be paid to the legal limits for tread wear, which differ from country to country. Tyres that have
worn to the legal limit in the country or region in which the motorcycle is operated must be replaced, even if
tread wear has not yet reached the level of the tread wear indicators.
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.
WARNING
Operation with excessively worn tyres is hazardous and will adversely affect traction, stability and handling
which may lead to loss of control and an accident.
When tubeless tyres, used without a tube, 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. Operation
with punctured or damaged tyres will adversely affect motorcycle stability and handling which may lead to
loss of control or an accident.
Check the rims for dents or deformation. Operation with damaged or defective wheels or tyres is dangerous
and loss of motorcycle control or an accident could result.
Always consult your authorised Triumph dealer for tyre replacement, or for a safety inspection of the tyres.
Minimum Recommended Tread Depth
In accordance with the periodic maintenance chart, measure the depth of the tread with a depth gauge, and
replace any tyre that has worn to, or beyond the minimum legally allowable tread depth specified (see Wheels
and Tyres).
WARNING
Triumph motorcycles must not be operated above the legal road speed limit except in authorised closed-
course conditions.
WARNING
Only operate this Triumph motorcycle at high speed in closed-course, on-road competition or on closed-
course racetracks. High-speed operation should only then be attempted by riders who have been instructed
in the techniques necessary for high speed riding and are familiar with the motorcycle's characteristics in all
conditions. High-speed operation in any other circumstances is dangerous and may lead to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
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. It is essential that approved tyre
combinations are used when purchasing replacement tyres as the use of non-approved tyres or approved tyres
in non-approved combinations may lead to motorcycle instability. A list of approved tyres specific to this model is
available from your authorised Triumph dealer, or on the internet at www.triumph.co.uk.
WARNING
The ABS computer operates by comparing the relative speed of the front and rear wheels. Use of non-
recommended tyres can affect wheel speed and cause the ABS function not to operate, potentially leading to
loss of motorcycle control and an accident in conditions where the ABS would normally function.
Tiger Explorer XR Series
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WHEELS / TYRES