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

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Tires: The Only Thing Between You and the Road
How To Inspect and Maintain Motorcycle Tires - A Step by Step Guide

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.

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