Suspension

Precautions

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Precautions for wheel and tire

  • Proper tire pressure and proper tire loading are important factors. Over loading tire can lead to tire failure and loss of motorcycle control.
  • Under-inflated tires make smooth cornering difficult, and can result in rapid tire wear.
  • Over-inflated tires have a smaller amount of tire in contact with the load, which can contribute to skidding and loss of control.
  • Replace the wheel when wheel runout exceed the service limit or if find damage such as distortion, crack, nick or scratch.
  • When tire replacement is necessary, the original equipment type tire should be used.
  • Do not mix different types of tires on the same vehicle such as radial and bias-belted tires except in emergencies, because handling may be seriously affected and may result in loss of control.
  • Replacement wheel must be equivalent to the original equivalent wheel.

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