Motorcycle tire review and fitment for Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom 2004-2008

Motorcycle tire review and specification for Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom 2004-2008
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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 59H	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Trailmax D607F Trail
	Rear Tire: 150/70R17 69H	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Trailmax D607 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 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom 2004-2008 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.


• 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.


• Remember cold weather means air in the tires contracts and may require additional air. High temperatures, hot or rough road surfaces, high speeds and heavy loads all cause the tire to work harder and hotter. Make sure tire pressure is sufficient to deal with these conditions. Also under inflation is the number one cause of 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.


• Do not apply any type of tire dressing to the sidewall or worse to the tread area of the tire, it is very slippery. Use only approved tires for your model of bike.

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