Motorcycle tire review and fitment for Aprilia RXV 5.5 2005-2007

Motorcycle tire review and specification for Aprilia RXV 5.5 2005-2007
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1	Front Tire: 90/90-21 54R	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Geomax Enduro FIM Enduro
	Rear Tire: 140/80-18 70R	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Geomax Enduro FIM Enduro
2	Front Tire: 90/90-21 54R	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop D908F RR Rally Raid / Cross Country
	Rear Tire: 140/80-18 70R	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop D908 RR Rally Raid / Cross Country

Motorcycle tire review and tips especially for Aprilia RXV 5.5 2005-2007 tires

• Stay Smooth: This is common sense--avoid potholes and sharp objects on the road that can compromise your tire's integrity. The same goes for curbs.


• Don't Scrimp: If you replace your tires, make sure you replace the tubes, too. Some manufacturers even recommend that you change both tires at the same time, even if they wear differently.


• Eyeballing tires for under inflation or over inflation is not a good idea, particularly on a motorcycle. A bike on a center stand and with no riders on it could be missing half the weight or more the tires will end up supporting. In addition, it is necessary to get down and examine tires under the fender to see if there is any tire damage. With only a few small inches supporting the load on two tires versus a much larger contact patch on 4 tires it’s a much riskier proposition taking a chance with motorcycle tires. Check also for cracking on the sidewalls, in the grooves, stones or cuts.


• Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum inflation as noted on the tire sidewall. Inflate your tires when they are cold, and be aware that a cooler day may also require you to recheck the inflation pressures due to a change in outside air temperature.


• 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.

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