Checking The Tire Condition - Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 EU 2022 Owner's Manual

14.6

Checking the tire condition

Warning
Danger of accidents If a tire bursts while riding, the vehicle becomes uncontrollable.
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Ensure that damaged or worn tires are replaced immediately. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcy-
cles workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of crashing Different tire tread patterns on the front and rear wheel impair the handling char-
acteristic.
Different tire tread patterns can make the vehicle significantly more difficult to control.
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Make sure that only tires with a similar tire tread pattern are fitted to the front and rear wheel.
Warning
Danger of accidents Non-approved or non-recommended tires and wheels impact the handling
characteristic.
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Only use tires/wheels approved by Husqvarna Motorcycles with the corresponding speed index.
Warning
Danger of accidents New tires have reduced road grip.
The contact surface on new tires is not yet roughened.
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Run in new tires with moderate riding at alternating angles.
Running-in phase
Info
The type, condition, and pressure of the tires all have a major impact on the handling characteristic of
the motorcycle.
Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
200 km (124 mi)
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Check the front and rear tires for cuts, embedded objects,
and other damage.
» If the tires have cuts, run-in objects, or other damage:
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Change the tires.
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Check tread depth.
Info
Observe the minimum profile depth required by
national law.
400602-10
Minimum tread depth
» If the tread depth is less than the minimum tread depth:
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Change the tires.
WHEELS, TIRES 14
≥ 2 mm (≥ 0.08 in)
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