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TI R E S
The following tire service specifications for your
vehicle can be found in the Model Specifications
section in this manual: (front tire size, rear tire size,
front/rear cold tire pressure). Be sure to observe the
specifications and service limits for your vehicle.
CHECKING THE TIRE PRESSURE
The air pressure within the tires affects the vehicle
handling and stability. Check the air pressure and
maintain the recommended tire pressure in each tire
before every ride.
NOTE :
Tire pressure below the minimum specification could
cause the tire to dislodge from the rim under severe
riding conditions.
Insufficient tire pressure will result in:
•
Poor handling and may cause the vehicle to
“wander.”
•
Rapid tire wear.
•
Increases fuel consumption,
•
Decrease performance
•
Less control.
1.
Take two tire pressure measurements of each
tire using a good quality tire pressure gauge
while the tires are cool. Use the second
reading.
2.
Adjust pressure in each tire to meet tire
pressure specifications for your vehicle.
3.
Add air in small amounts and re-check often to
help avoid overinflating. Unusual air loss might
be attributed to damaged tires or rims.
4.
Check the physical condition of each tire. Make
sure there is adequate tread. If the tire is
ripped, torn, punctured, or damaged have it
replaced with a new one.
5.
Check the valve stem for cracks or other
damage. If damage is found, replace with a
new inner tube. A tilted tire valve stem
indicates that the tire has slipped out of position
and must be remounted properly.
6.
Make sure the tire valve locknut is secure and
the rimlock nut is tightened to its specified
torque.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
(1) Uneven or improper tire pressure
(2) Improper tires
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
(1 & 2) Tire characteristics influence the handling
and stability of this vehicle. Use of tire types/sizes
other than specified (front/rear) in this Owner’s
Manual or improper tire pressures can adversely
affect the handling and stability (operation) of this
vehicle increasing your risk of an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
(1) Maintain proper pressures in each of the tire.
Set pressures when tires are cold.
Maintain equal pressure in both tires.
(2) Always use the type and size tires specified in
this manual.
