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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
4
:
• Install the tire with the mark pointing in the
direction of wheel rotation.
Align the mark
5
with the valve installation
point.
Manufacturer Model Size
METZELER
MEZ4B
FRONT
120/70ZR17
(58W)
BRIDGESTONE
BT020F
N
120/70ZR17
(58W)
Manufacturer Model Size
METZELER MEZ4J
180/55ZR17
(73W)
BRIDGESTONE
BT020R
N
180/55ZR17
(73W)
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.