Basic Maintenance Procedures
Tire Inspection
Maintaining Your Dirtbike 28
A flat tire or tire blowout can be very inconvenient and can even cause you to have an accident. Take
the time to inspect your tires and wheels before you ride. For more information about handling a flat
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
Inspect the tire carefully for bumps or bulges in the sidewall of the tire and inside of the treads.
Replace any tires that have bumps or bulges in them.
Look closely for cuts, slits or cracks in the tires. Replace any tire if you can see a fabric or cord
showing through.
Check for rocks or other objects embedded in the tires or tread. Remove any foreign objects. Be
sure there are no screws or nails in the tires.
Measure the tread depth of the tires. Replace all tires before the tread depth gets below 0.12in
(3mm) or anytime you notice a reduction in your traction.
Check the position of both valve stems. A tilted valve stem indicates that the tube is slipping
inside of the tire or the tire is slipping on the rim. See your Monster Moto dealer for assistance.
Tube & Tire Replacement
If a tube has been punctured or damaged, it should be replaced immediately. You may repair the tube
using a tube patch kit, however, a repaired tube may not have the same reliability as a new one and
could fail while riding. For more information on a temporary repair, see the section titled
Always use replacement tubes that are the same size as the original. We recommend that you have
tubes changed at your local Monster Moto dealer or your local motorcycle shop .Replacing a tube requires
removal and installation of the wheel. Anytime you have a tube replaced, perform the tire inspection
listed at the top of this page. The tires that came on your motorcycle were designed to provide a good
combination of handling, braking, durability and comfort across a broad range of riding conditions.
Installing improper tires on your motorcycle can affect handling and stability, which, if
severe, can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this owner’s manual.
Resolving the
Unexpected.
Front Tire
Rear Tire
2.50 - 10
2.50 - 10
Type
Bias-ply, tube type
Use a replacement tire equivalent in size and type to the original tire.
Replace the tube anytime you replace a tire. Old tubes are usually stretched and, if installed in a
new tire, could fail.
Have the wheel balanced after a new tire has been installed.
We recommend that tires be replaced by your Monster Moto dealer or a local motorcycle shop.
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