arizona motorycle operator manual
tire failure
you will seldom hear a tire go flat. if the motorcycle starts handling differently it may be a tire failure. this can be dangerous. you must be able to tell from the way the motorcycle reacts. if one of your tires suddenly loses air react quickly to keep your balance. pull off and check the tire. if the tire goes flat, the steering will feel "heavy". a frontwheel flat is particulary hazardous because it affects your steering. you have to steer well to keep your balance. if the rear tire goes flat, the back of the motorcycle may jerk or sway from side to side. if either tire goes flat while riding : hold handelgrips firmly, ease off the throttle, and keep a straight course. if braking is required, however, gradually apply the brake of the tire that isnt flat, if you are unsure which one it is, when the motorcycle slows, edge to the side of the road, squuze the clutch and stop.
pretty simple enough rules to go by, but before anything alwys check your tire pressure and thread check your breaks lights liquids and gas : ) be a safe rider!