Motorcycle tire review and fitment for Triumph T 140 Bonneville 1973 on

Motorcycle tire review and specification for Triumph T 140 Bonneville 1973 on
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1	Front Tire: 3.2-19 54P	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop K70 Lightweight and Classic Bikes
	Rear Tire: 4.0-18 64S	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop K70 Lightweight and Classic Bikes
2	Front Tire: 3.2-19 54H	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Arrowmax GT501F General Road Tires
	Rear Tire: 4.0-18 64H	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Arrowmax GT501 General Road Tires

Motorcycle tire review and tips especially for Triumph T 140 Bonneville 1973 on tires

• When riding for long distances monitor tire pressure every morning when tires are cold. Then check tire pressure after a few hours of use. More than a 10% increase in inflation means the tire is working too hard. Lighten the load, decrease speed, or add air to the tires so they run cooler.


• 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.


• Use a digital pressure gauge if possible or ensure your pencil stick gauge is accurate. Look into a tire sensor to warn of low air.


• 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.


• 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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