Maintenance
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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 allowable tread
depth specified in the table below:
Under 80 mph
(130 km/h)
2 mm (0.08 in)
Over 80 mph (130
km/h)
Rear 3 mm (0.12 in)
Front 2 mm (0.08 in)
Warning
This motorcycle 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 will
lead to loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
Warning
Operation with excessively worn tyres
is hazardous and will adversely affect
traction, stability and handling which
may lead to loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
When
tyres
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 stability and
handling which may lead to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Check
the
rims
for
dents
or
deformation and spokes for looseness
and damage. Operation with damaged
or defective wheels, spokes or tyres is
dangerous and loss of motorcycle
control and an accident could result.
Always
consult
your
authorised
Triumph dealer for tyre replacement, or
for a safety inspection of the wheels,
spokes and tyres.
Tyre Replacement
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 this model. It is
essential that approved tyres, fitted in
approved combinations, are used when
purchasing replacement tyres. The use
of non-approved tyres, or approved
tyres in non-approved combinations,
