Motorcycle tire review and fitment for Ducati 620 Multistrada 2005-2006

Motorcycle tire review and specification for Ducati 620 Multistrada 2005-2006
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1	Front Tire: 120/60ZR17 55W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Front Sport Touring / Trail
	Rear Tire: 160/60ZR17 69W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Sport Touring / Trail
2	Front Tire: 120/60ZR17 55W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209F Supersport
	Rear Tire: 160/60ZR17 69W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 Supersport
3	Front Tire: 120/60ZR17 55W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR Hypersport
	Rear Tire: 160/60ZR17 69W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR Hypersport

Motorcycle tire review and tips especially for Ducati 620 Multistrada 2005-2006 tires

• Steady, Now: Although it primarily affects handling, improper balance can also shorten a tire's life. Check it after 500 or 1000 miles of use.


• 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.


• 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.


• They are the only thing between you and the road surface. Proper care and inspection is critical for safe operation of the motorcycle. It is important to check not only the tire pressure routinely, but also the entire tire surface for cuts, nails and other items such as cracks, splits and bulges, before each ride. Tire pressure is important for various reasons including life of the tire in terms of mileage and ride quality. Please refer to your Owners Manual for the tire inflation pressures for your model of bike.


• When inspecting your tires check the tread wear indicators (TWI), which are noted by the TWI (some tires may display logos etc in place of TWI) marking located on the tire sidewall. Look towards the center of the tire to locate the actual tire wear bar which will be located in the tread groove itself, as a raised bar. When the tire is worn to this indicator it is time for a new tire. We have actual samples of worn tires to show you the amount of skin left between you and the road so to say. It is scary. The remaining amount of rubber is actually less than is apparent from the outside.

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