Tires & tubes – HONDA CRF50F User Manual

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Tube Replacement

Tires & Tubes

Servicing Your Honda

If a tube is punctured or damaged, you should
replace it as soon as possible. A repaired tube
may not have the same reliability as a new one,
and it may fail while you are riding. For
information on making a temporary repair, see
page

.

Use a replacement tube equivalent to the
original.

We recommend that tubes be replaced by your
dealer. Replacing a tube requires removing and
reinstalling the wheel. Any time a tube is
replaced, carefully inspect the tire as described
on page

.

Inspect carefully for bumps or bulges in the
side of the tire or the tread. Replace any tire
that has a bump or bulge.
Look closely for cuts, slits, or cracks in the
tires. Replace a tire if you can see fabric or
cord.
Check for rocks or other objects embedded
in the tire or tread. Remove any objects.

Check the position of both valve stems. A
tilted valve stem indicates the tube is
slipping inside the tire or the tire is slipping
on the rim. See your dealer.

Measure tread depth ( ). Replace the tire
before depth at the center reaches 0.12 in
(3 mm), or any time you notice a reduction
in traction.

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