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use and maintenance
RSV 1000 TUONO R
TYRES
This vehicle is equipped with tubeless
tyres.
NOTE
Halve maintenance intervals if
you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions,
on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle
is used in competitions.
WARNING
Check the inflation pressure at room
temperature every two weeks.
Check the tyre condition and inflation
pressure at room temperature after the
first 1000 km (625 mi) and every two
w e e k s a f t e r w a r d s , s e e p a g e 1 1 0
(TECHNICAL DATA).
Measuring pressure on hot tyres will
lead to inaccurate measurement.
Carry out the measurement especially
before and after long rides.
If the inflation pressure is too high, the
g r o u n d u n e v e n n e s s c a n n o t b e
dampened and is therefore transmitted
to the handlebar, thus compromising
the driving comfort and reducing the
road holding during turns.
If, on the contrary, the inflation pressure
is too low, the tyre sides (1) are under
greater stress and the tyre itself may
slip on the rim or it may become loose,
with consequent loss of control of the
vehicle.
In case of sudden braking the tyres
could even come off the rims.
Further, the vehicle could skid while
turning.
WARNING
Check the surface and the wear of the
tyres, since tyres in bad conditions can
impair both the grip and the vehicle
handling.
Some of the tyres approved for this
v e h i c l e a r e e q u i p p e d w i t h w e a r
indicators.
T h e r e a r e s e v e r a l k i n d s o f w e a r
indicators. For more information on
how to check the tyres for wear, contact
your Dealer.
Visually inspect the tyres for wear and
have them changed if worn.
Change the tyre when it is worn out or
in case of puncture on the tread side, if
the puncture is larger than 5 mm.
After repairing a tyre, have the wheels
balanced.
WARNING
The tyres must be replaced with other
t y r e s o f t h e t y p e a n d m o d e l
recommended by the manufacturer, see
page 110 (TECHNICAL DATA); the use
of tyres different from those prescribed
m a y a d v e r s e l y a f f e c t t h e
manoeuvrability of the vehicle.
Do not install tyres with air tube on rims
for tubeless tyres and vice versa.
Make sure that the inflation valves (2)
always have their sealing caps on, to
prevent the tyres from suddenly going
flat.
Tyre replacement and repair, and wheel
servicing and balancing are delicate
operations that should be carried out
using adequate tools and are best left to
experienced mechanics.
For this reason, it is advisable to have
the above mentioned operations carried
out by an
aprilia
Authorised Dealer or
by a qualified tyre repairer.
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