Tyre Maintenance

Details: Category: KSS, KTS Mk II OHC Instruction Book; 01.Jun

Check the tyre pressures regularly, preferably weekly, and inflate as required.

Minimum Inflation Pressures.	NOMINAL TYRE SECTION.
Minimum Inflation Pressures.	2.375"	2.75"	3.00"	3.25"	3.50"	4.00"
Lbs. per sq inch.	LOAD PER WHEEL IN LBS.
16	120	140	160	200	280	360
18	140	160	180	240	320	400
20	160	180	200	280	350	430
24	185	210	240	350	400	500
28	210	250	300	400	450	-
32	240	280	350	440	500	-

For all normal purposes the minimum pressures should be :-

KSS Solo:	Front 20 per sq. in.	Rear 20 per sq. in.
KTS Solo:	Front 16 per sq. in.	Rear 16 per sq. in.
KSS and Sidecar:	Front 26 per sq. in.	Rear 22 per sq. in.	Sidecar 16 per sq. in.
KTS and Sidecar:	Front 20 per sq. in.	Rear 18 per sq. in.	Sidecar 16 per sq. in.

In cases of "Exceptional" loading, i.e., carrying a pillion passenger, refer to the chart on previous page.

Occasionally examine the tyres for cuts, and in order to locate and remove any flints or small nails which may be partly embedded in the treads. It is easier to remove these if the tyres are partly deflated.

NEVER RUN TYRES UNDER INFLATED, and remember that it is the air that carries the load. Under inflated tyres wear out and generally deteriorate rapidly and tend to cause lack of performance, poor fuel consumption, and unsatisfactory steering.