2013 Polaris Ness Signature Series Cross Country Tour Owners Manual - Page 81

2013 Polaris Ness Signature Series Cross Country Tour Manual

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Maintenance Tires WARNING Operating the motorcycle with improper tires or with improper or uneven tire pressure could cause loss of control or accident. Always use the correct size and type of tires specified for your vehicle. Always maintain proper tire pressure as recommended in the owner's manual and on safety labels. Tire Replacement To meet European Union tire directive 97/24 Chapter 1, always replace tires with the tires specified in the table below and in the specifications section of this manual. Tire Condition Inspect the tire sidewalls, road contact surface, and tread base for cuts, punctures, and cracking. Replace damaged tires immediately. See the VICTORY Service Manual or an authorized VICTORY dealer. Tire Tread Depth Use a depth gauge or an accurate ruler to measure the depth of the center tire tread on both front and rear tires. Replace the tire if the tread depth is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm). 79

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Maintenance
Tires
Operating the motorcycle with improper tires or with improper or uneven tire pressure could cause loss
of control or accident. Always use the correct size and type of tires specified for your vehicle. Always
maintain proper tire pressure as recommended in the owner's manual and on safety labels.
Tire Replacement
To meet European Union tire directive 97/24 Chapter 1, always replace tires with the tires
specified in the table below and in the specifications section of this manual.
Tire Condition
Inspect the tire sidewalls, road contact surface, and tread base for cuts, punctures, and crack-
ing. Replace damaged tires immediately. See the
VICTORY Service Manual
or an authorized
VICTORY dealer.
Tire Tread Depth
Use a depth gauge or an accurate ruler to measure the
depth of the center tire tread on both front and rear tires.
Replace the tire if the tread depth is less than 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm).
WARNING