Honda Motorcycle User Manual page 51

Maintenance Fundamentals
Tyres (Inspecting/Replacing)
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Checking the Air Pressure
Visually inspect your tyres and use an air
pressure gauge to measure the air pressure at
least once a month or any time you think the
tyres look low. Always check air pressure when
your tyres are cold.
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Inspecting for Damage
the bumps or bulges in the side walls of the
tyres.
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Inspect the tyres for
cuts, slits, or cracks
that exposes fabric or
cords, or nails or
other foreign objects
embedded in the side
of the tyre or the
tread. Also inspect for
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Inspecting for Abnormal Wear
Inspect the tyres for
signs of abnormal
wear on the contact
surface.
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Inspecting Tread Depth
Inspect the tread wear indicators. If they
become visible, replace the tyres immediately.
For safe riding, you should replace the tyres
when the minimum tread depth is reached.
Wear indicator
location mark