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TYRES This vehicle is equipped with tubeless tyres.
Have a tyre changed when worn or punctured, if the puncture in the tread is larger than 5 mm. Have the wheels balanced after each tyre repair.
NOTE
Halve maintenance intervals if you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions, on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle is used in competitions.
WARNING
WARNING Check the inflation pressure at ambient temperature every two weeks. Every 1000 km (625 mi) check tires for wear and check their inflating pressure at ambient temperature, see page 90 (TECHNICAL DATA). Measuring pressure on hot tyres will lead to inaccurate measurement. It is especially important to measure tyre pressure before and after a long trip. Over-inflated tyres will not absorb bumps when riding on rough road surfaces and resulting vibration is transferred through the handlebar, giving a hard ride and reducing tyre grip especially during cornering. Conversely, under-inflation will put more stress on the sidewalls (1) and the tyre may slip on the rim or even come off the rim, leading to loss of control.
2
The tyres could come off the rims under hard braking. Finally, the vehicle could skid during cornering.
WARNING Inspect tyre surface condition and check for wear, as worn tyres lead to poor road holding and handling. Some of the tyres approved for this vehicle are equipped with wear indicators. There are several kinds of wear indicators. For more information on how to check the tyres for wear, contact your Dealer. Visually inspect the tyres for wear and have them changed if worn.
Spare tyres should be of the recommended type and model, see page 90 (TECHNICAL DATA); using different tyres then the specified ones negatively affects vehicle handling. Do not install tube tyres on tubeless tyre rims or vice versa. Make sure that caps are in place on the valves (2), or the tyres may deflate suddenly. Tyre replacement and repair, and wheel servicing and balancing are delicate operations that should be carried out using adequate tools and are best left to experienced mechanics. For this reason, it is advisable to have these operations carried out by a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer or by a qualified tyre repairer.
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