Maintenance
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Typical Tyre Marking - Spoked Wheel
Tyre Inflation Pressures
Warning
Incorrect tyre inflation will cause
abnormal tread wear and instability
problems which may lead to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Underinflation may result in the tyre
slipping on, or coming off the rim.
Overinflation will cause instability and
accelerated tread wear.
Both conditions are dangerous as they
may cause loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
Warning
Tyre pressures which have been
reduced for off-road riding will impair
on-road stability. Always make sure
that the tyre pressures are set as
described in the Specification section
for on-road use.
Operation of the motorcycle with
incorrect tyre pressures may cause
loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Correct tyre inflation pressures will
provide maximum stability, rider comfort
and tyre life. Always check tyre
pressures before riding when the tyres
are cold. Check tyre pressures daily and
adjust if necessary (see Specification
section for correct inflation pressures).
Alternatively,
ask
your
authorised
Triumph dealer to inspect your wheels
and tyres.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (if fitted)
The tyre pressures shown on your
instruments indicate the actual tyre
pressure at the time of selecting the
display. This may differ from the
inflation pressure set when the tyres
are cold because tyres become warmer
during riding, causing the air in the tyre
to expand and increase the inflation
pressure. The cold inflation pressures
specified by Triumph take account of
this.
Owners must only adjust tyre pressures
when the tyres are cold using an
accurate pressure gauge, and must not
use the tyre pressure display on the
instruments.
Tyre Wear
As the tyre tread wears down, the tyre
becomes more susceptible to punctures
and failure. It is estimated that 90% of
all tyre problems occur during the last
10% of tread life (90% worn). It is
recommended that tyres are changed
before they are worn to their minimum
tread depth.
