The tyres that are fitted on your motorcycle are designed to match the performance capabilities of your motorcycle and provide the best combination of handling, braking, durability and comfort. To safely operate your motorcycle, the tyres must be of recommended type and size, in good condition with the adequate tread, and correctly inflated.
Properly inflated tyres provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and riding comfort. Generally, under-inflated tyres wear unevenly, adversely affect handling, and more likely to fail from being overheated. Under inflated tyre can also cause wheel damage in rocky terrain. Over inflated tyres make your motorcycle ride more harshly, and more prone to damage from surface hazards, and wear unevenly.
Check tyre condition and air pressure. Whenever you check the tyre air pressure, you should also examine tyre treads & sidewalls for wear, damage & foreign objects. Look for –
Some tyres are unidirectional. That means they need to be fitted in a particular direction only. Whenever the tyre is removed and put back in case of puncture you must ensure that the arrow mark on the tyre is in the same direction as that of forward rotation of the wheel.
Make sure the valve stem caps are secure. If necessary, install a new cap.
Caution
Over inflation / under inflation will affect the performance.
Warning
Compared with ordinary tyre tube, the Puncture Resistance Tube releases little air when punctured by a nail or other similar object. For this reason even though they remain fully inflated it is important to regularly check the tyre for embedded objects.
Note:The Puncture Resistance Tube is not intended to prevent tyre puncture completely. It is not effective in case of ‘L' shaped cut on the tread surface and damages or cuts in the tyre other than the tread surface.
Tyre Repair & ReplacementIf a tube is punctured or damaged, you should replace it as soon as possible. A tube that is repaired may not have the same reliability as a new one, and it may fail while you are riding.
If you need to make a temporary repair by patching a tube or using an aerosol sealant, ride cautiously at reduced speed and have the tube replaced before you ride again. Each time a tube is replaced, the tyre should be carefully inspected.
When replacing a Puncture Resistance Tube, be sure to select the size appropriate for the tyre. The Puncture Resistance Tube should always be repaired or replace by your Authorized Hero MotoCorp Workshop because of its special construction.