How To Inspect and Maintain Motorcycle Tires - A Step by Step Guide

Tires: The Only Thing Between You and the Road

Inspection is easy when tires are new, but as rubber ages, more care must be taken to ensure that their integrity is maintained.

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Rubber is the only thing separating you, the motorcyclist, from the road, and a visual inspection of your tires before every ride is a good habit that shouldn't take much time. Maintaining proper tire pressure is also an important part of bike maintenance, and you should check your pressure once a week. Click on the tire maintenance links below for detailed instructions.

• Tires: The Only Thing Between You and the Road
• Inspection & Checking Tire Pressure
• Adding Air Pressure to Tires When Necessary
• How to Check Tread Levels