Maintenance
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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 each model. It is
essential that approved tires and inner
tubes (if installed) mounted in approved
combinations,
are
used
when
purchasing replacement items. The use
of non-approved tires and inner tubes,
or approved tires and inner tubes in
non-approved combinations, may lead
to motorcycle instability, loss of control
and an accident.
A list of approved tires and inner tubes
specific to your motorcycle are available
from your authorized Triumph dealer, or
on the Internet at www.triumph.co.uk.
Always have tires and inner tubes
mounted and balanced by your
authorized Triumph dealer who has the
necessary training and skills to ensure
safe, effective installation.
Different wheel speeds, caused by non-
approved tires, can affect the function
of the ABS computer.
Warning
The
ABS
system
operates
by
comparing the relative speed of the
front and rear wheels. Use of non-
recommended tires can affect wheel
speed and cause the ABS function not
to operate, potentially leading to loss
of control and an accident in
conditions where the ABS would
normally function.
Warning
If a tire or inner tube sustains a
puncture, the tire and inner tube must
be replaced. Failure to replace a
punctured tire and inner tube, or
operation with a repaired tire or inner
tube can lead to instability, loss of
motorcycle control or an accident.
Warning
Inner tubes must only be used on
motorcycles equipped with spoked
wheels and with tires marked 'TUBE
TYPE'.
Some brands of approved tires marked
'TUBELESS' may be suitable for use
with an inner tube. Where this is the
case, the tire wall will be marked with
text permitting the installation of an
inner tube.
Use of an inner tube with a tire marked
'TUBELESS', and NOT marked as
suitable for use with an inner tube, or
use of an inner tube on an alloy wheel
marked 'SUITABLE FOR TUBELESS
TYRES' will cause deflation of the tire
resulting in loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
