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 gage, and
replace any tire that has worn to, or
beyond, the minimum allowable tread
depth specified in the table below:
Under 80 mph
(130 km/h)
0.08 in (2 mm)
Over 80 mph
(130 km/h)
Rear 0.12 in (3 mm)
Front 0.08 in (2 mm)
Warning
This motorcycle must not be operated
above the legal road speed limit except
in authorized 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 tires
is hazardous and will adversely affect
traction, stability and handling which
may lead to loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
When tires become punctured, leakage
is often very slow. Always inspect tires
very closely for punctures. Check the
tires for cuts, embedded nails or other
sharp objects. Operation with
punctured or damaged tires 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 tires is
dangerous and loss of motorcycle
control and an accident could result.
Always consult your authorized
Triumph dealer for tire replacement, or
for a safety inspection of the wheels,
spokes and tires.
Tire Replacement
All Triumph motorcycles are carefully
and extensively tested in a range of
riding conditions to ensure that the
most effective tire combinations are
approved for use on this model. It is
essential that approved tires, mounted
in approved combinations, are used
when purchasing replacement tires. The
use of non-approved tires, or approved
tires in non-approved combinations,
