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CHECKING THE TIRES/

CHECKING THE WHEELS

Front tire

Rear tire

WARNING

_

New tires have a relatively low grip on the

road surface until they have been slightly

worn. Therefore, approximately 100 km

should be traveled at normal speed before

any high-speed riding is done.

NOTE:

_

For tires with a direction of rotation mark

1

:

• Install the tire with the mark pointing in the

direction of wheel rotation.

• Align the mark

2

with the valve installation

point.

Manufacturer Size Model

DUNLOP

120/70ZR

17M/C (58W)

D208FL

MICHELIN

120/70ZR

17M/C (58W)

Pilot

SPORT E

Manufacturer Size Model

DUNLOP

190/50ZR

17M/C (73W)

D208L

MICHELIN

190/50ZR

17M/C (73W)

Pilot

SPORT

EAS00168

CHECKING THE WHEELS

The following procedure applies to both of the

wheels.

1. Check:

• wheel

Damage/out-of-round

→

Replace.

WARNING

_

Never attempt to make any repairs to the

wheel.

NOTE:

_

After a tire or wheel has been changed or

replaced, always balance the wheel.

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