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- Category: Rigid Frame MAC Service Manual
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Tyre Maintenance
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NOMINAL TYRE SECTION. |
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2.375" |
2.75" |
3.00" |
3.25" |
3.50" |
4.00" |
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Minimum Inflation Pressures. Lbs. per inch. |
LOAD PER WHEEL IN LBS. |
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16 |
120 |
140 |
160 |
200 |
280 |
360 |
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18 |
140 |
160 |
180 |
240 |
320 |
400 |
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20 |
160 |
180 |
200 |
280 |
350 |
430 |
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24 |
185 |
210 |
240 |
350 |
400 |
500 |
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28 |
210 |
250 |
300 |
400 |
450 |
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32 |
240 |
280 |
350 |
440 |
500 |
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For all normal purposes the minimum pressures for the three types should be :- |
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Front |
MOV & MAC. | 16-lbs. | MSS | 16-lbs | ||
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Rear |
18-lbs. | 16-lbs. | ||||
Additional loading such as a heavy rider, pillion passenger, or the addition of a sidecar will require a higher pressure. Owing to the difference in the various sidecars available we do not quote pressures, but recommend that the loaded weight upon each wheel be checked on a public weighbridge. With this information the correct pressures can be found from the table. Check the pressures weekly and inflate if loss of pressure is noticed.
NEVER RUN TYRES UNDER-INFLATED.
Occasionally examine the tyres for cuts, and in order to remove flints or nails which may be partly embedded in the treads. Partly deflate tyres to remove nails or flints.