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CHK
ADJ
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.