Motorcycle tire review and fitment for Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord Rally Raid 2003

Motorcycle tire review and specification for Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord Rally Raid 2003
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1	Front Tire: 110/80R19 59V	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Front Sport Touring / Trail
	Rear Tire: 150/70R17 69V	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Sport Touring / Trail
2	Front Tire: 110/80R19 59V	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Trailmax D607F Trail
	Rear Tire: 150/70R17 69V	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Trailmax D607 G Trail
3	Front Tire: 110/80R19 59V	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax D220F ST Specific OE / Trail
	Rear Tire: 150/70R17 69V	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax D220 ST Specific OE / Trail

Motorcycle tire review and tips especially for Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord Rally Raid 2003 tires

• Soap It Up: Most tire manufacturers recommend that the only substance used to keep rubber shiny should be good old soap and water. Many alleged protectants actually promote premature cracking and finish deterioration. Make sure you wipe off any lube, brake fluid or gas promptly, too.


• Check tire pressure at least once a month for cars, once a week for motorcycles. Tires can lose up to a pound a month of air pressure. Consistency is the key. A sudden drop in pressure is noticeable with regular pressure checks. E.g., 40, 39, 40 then 30 psi indicates a leak or puncture or other type of problem. It could be as simple as a bad valve stem or bent rim or something more serious such as internal tire failure.


• When oil is changed, it’s a good idea to check tire pressure and inflate to at least recommended manufacturer suggested pressure or higher so the tires run cooler and have less rolling resistance. This will result in better fuel economy and higher mileage for your tires. It also helps avoid irregular tread wear on the tires.


• Motorcycle tires work in much more brutal environment then car tires. Because of many factors such as load carried, horsepower and torque produced, and this being applied to a contact surface that is very small by comparison, one can understand why the tires are not only expensive but also work in a much more demanding environment. Therefore keeping the tire pressure correct and routine tire inspection is critical.


• It is good idea to attend one of our tech sessions to learn how to plug the tires with a plug kit if that nasty nail has found its way into the tire carcass. That way if it does occur this temporary repair can be quickly accomplished on the roadside.

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