Typical Tyre Marking - Tubeless Tyre
Warning: Do not install tube-type tyres on tubeless rims. The bead will not seat and the tyres could slip on the rims, causing rapid tyre deflation that may result in a loss of vehicle control and an accident. Never install an inner tube inside a tubeless tyre. This will cause friction inside the tyre and the resulting heat build-up may cause the tube to burst resulting in rapid tyre deflation, loss of vehicle control and an accident. Tiger 800XC models are fitted with spoked wheels which require a tyre suitable for use with an inner tube.
Warning: Failure to use an inner tube in a spoked wheel will cause deflation of the tyre resulting in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Typical Tyre Marking - Tubed Tyre
Typical Tyre Marking - Tubeless Wheel
Warning:
- Inner tubes must only be used on motorcycles fitted with spoked wheels and with tyres marked 'TUBE TYPE'.
- Some brands of approved tyre marked 'TUBELESS' may be suitable for use with an inner tube. Where this is the case, the tyre wall will be marked with text permitting the fitment of an inner tube (see illustration below).
- Use of an inner tube with a tyre marked 'TUBELESS', and NOT marked as suitable for use with an inner tube, or use of an inner tube on an alloy wheel marked 'SUITABLE FOR TUBELESS TYRES' will cause deflation of the tyre resulting in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Typical Tyre Marking - Tubeless Tyre Suitable For Use With An Inner Tube
Warning: Tyres that have been used on a rolling road dynamometer may become damaged. In some cases, the damage may not be visible on the external surface of the tyre. Tyres must be replaced after such use as continued use of a damaged tyre may lead to instability, loss of control and an accident.
Tyre Pressures
Correct inflation pressure will provide maximum stability, rider comfort and tyre life.
Always check tyre pressures before riding when the tyres are cold. Check tyre pressures daily and adjust if necessary.
Correct on-road tyre pressures are:
- Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC
- Tyre Pressure - Front 2.5 bar (36 psi)
- Tyre Pressure - Rear 2.90 bar (42 psi)
Warning:
- Tyre pressures which have been reduced for off-road riding will impair on-road stability. Always ensure the tyre pressures are set as described above for on-road use.
- Operation of the motorcycle with incorrect tyre pressures may cause loss of motorcycle control leading to an accident.
Correct off-road tyre pressures are:
- Tiger 800XC Only
- Tyre Pressure - Front 1.5 bar (22 psi)
- Tyre Pressure - Rear 1.5 bar (22 psi)
Warning:
- Incorrect tyre inflation will cause abnormal tread wear and instability problems which may lead to loss of control and an accident.
- Under-inflation may result in the tyre slipping on, or coming off the rim. Over-inflation will cause instability and accelerated tread wear.
- Both conditions are dangerous as they may cause loss of control leading to an accident.
Warning:
- Tyre pressures which have been reduced for off-road riding will impair on-road stability. Always ensure the tyre pressure are set as described in the Specification section for on-road use.
- Operation of the motorcycle with incorrect tyre pressures may cause loss of motorcycle control leading to an accident.
Tyre Wear/Wheel Inspection
As the tyre tread wears down, the tyre becomes more susceptible to puncture and failure. It is estimated that 90% of all tyre failures occur during the last 10% of tread life (90% worn). lt is false economy and unsafe to use tyres until they are worn to their minimum.
All tyres are fitted with tread wear indicators. When the tyre becomes worn down as far as the top of a tread wear indicator, the tyre is worn beyond its service life and must be replaced.
1. Tread wear indicator
In accordance with the scheduled maintenance chart, measure the depth of the tread with a depth gauge, and replace any tyre that has worn to, or beyond the minimum allowable tread depth.
Inspect wheels for cracks, splits and kerb damage. Always replace wheels that are suspected of having become damaged.
Warning:
- Operation with excessively worn tyres is hazardous and will adversely affect traction, stability and handling which may lead to loss of control or an accident.
- When tyres become punctured, leakage is often very slow. Always inspect tyres very closely for punctures.
- Check the tyres for cuts, embedded nails or other sharp objects.
- Check the rims for dents or deformation and spokes for looseness and damage. Operation with damaged or defective wheels, spokes or tyres is dangerous and loss of control or an accident could result.
- Always consult your Triumph dealer for tyre replacement, or for a safety inspection of the tyres.
Minimum Recommended Tread Depth
The following chart can be used as a guide to the minimum safe tread depth.
- Under 130 km/h (80 m ph) 2 mm (0.08 in)
- Over 130 km/h (80 m ph)
- Rear 3 mm (0.12 in)
- Front 2 mm (0.08 in)
Warning: Triumph motorcycles must not be operated above the legal road speed limit except in authorised closed course conditions.
Important Tyre Information
All Triumph motorcycles are carefully and extensively tested in a range of riding conditions to ensure that the most effective tyre combinations are approved for use on each model. lt is essential that approved tyres and inner tubes (if installed) fitted in approved combinations, are used when purchasing replacement items. The use of non-approved tyres and inner tubes, or approved tyres and inner tubes in non-approved combinations, may lead to motorcycle instability, loss of control and an accident.
On models fitted with ABS, different wheel speeds, caused by non-approved tyres, can affect the function of the ABS computer.
See the Specification section for details of approved tyre and inner tube combinations. Always have tyres and inner tubes fitted and balanced by your authorised Triumph dealer who has the necessary training and skills to ensure safe, effective fitment.
Warning: If a tyre or inner tube sustains a puncture, the tyre and inner tube must be replaced. Failure to replace a punctured tyre and inner tube, or operation with a repaired tyre can lead to instability, loss of control or an accident. Never use an inner tube to repair a punctured tyre. The rough surface inside the tyre can chafe the tube leading to instability, rapid deflation, loss of control and an accident.
Warning:
- The use of tyres other than those listed in the specification section of the owner's handbook may adversely affect handling leading to loss of control or an accident.
- Use the recommended tyre options only in the combinations given in the owner's handbook.
- Do not mix tyres from different manufacturers or tyres from the same manufacturer but from another option.
Warning: Always check tyre pressures before riding when the tyres are cold. Operation with incorrectly inflated tyres may affect handling leading to loss of control and an accident.
Warning: Operation with excessively worn or damaged tyres will adversely affect handling and control leading to loss of control or an accident.
Warning: Do not install tube-type tyres on tubeless rims. The bead will not seat and the tyres could slip on the rims, causing tyre deflation that may result in a loss of vehicle control and an accident. Do not install an inner tube inside a tubeless tyre. This may cause instability and excessive heat build-up may cause the tube to burst resulting in rapid tyre deflation, loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Warning:
- Accurate wheel balance is necessary for safe, stable handling of the motorcycle. Do not remove or change any wheel balance weights. Incorrect wheel balance may cause instability leading to loss of control and an accident.
- When wheel balancing is required, such as after tyre replacement, see your authorised Triumph dealer.
- Only use self-adhesive weights. Clip on weights will damage the wheel and tyre resulting in tyre deflation, loss of control and an accident.
Warning:
- When replacement tyres or inner tubes are required, consult your authorised Triumph dealer who will arrange for the tyres and inner tubes to be selected, in a correct combination, from the approved list and fitted according to the tyre and inner tube manufacturer's instructions.
- When tyres and inner tubes are replaced, allow time for the tyres and inner tubes to seat to the rim Approximately 24 hours). During this seating period, ride cautiously as an incorrectly seated tyre or inner tube could cause instability, loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
- Initially, the new tyres and inner tubes will not produce the same handling characteristics as the worn tyres and inner tubes and the rider must allow adequate riding distance Approximately 100 miles) to become accustomed to the new handling characteristics.
- 24 hours after fitting, the tyre pressures must be checked and adjusted, and the tyres and inner tubes examined for correct seating. Rectification must be carried out as necessary.
- The same checks and adjustments must also be carried out when 100 miles have been travelled after fitting.
- Use of a motorcycle with incorrectly seated tyres or inner tubes, incorrectly adjusted tyre pressures, or when not accustomed to its handling characteristics may lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Note: Some brands of approved tyre marked 'TUBELESS' may be suitable for use with an inner tube. Where this is the case, the tyre wall will be marked with text permitting the fitment of an inner tube.