Removal

step 1 step 2 step 3

Replace your tyre if

the tyre depth is at

the level of the tread

wear indicator (which

complies with regulation

at 0,8mm) ;

you can easily f ind the

tread wear indicators

with the small

Bibendum icons located

on the shoulder of the

Michelin tyre

Unscrew the valve and

allow the tyre to def late

completely

Break the seal between

the tyre beads and the rim

and lubricate the rim and

beads

Remove the tyre using two

tyre levers

II - MOUNTING, DISMOUNTING, RUNNING IN

For a tyre

In all cases, it is essential to refer to the technical instructions of the tyre manufacturer, vehicle manufacturer

and wheel manufacturer, as well as the user manual for the tyre-f itting machinery or equipment.

If the rim shows evidence of damage, the tyres must be deflated

prior to removal of the whole fitment

For On Road usage new tyres require a period of bedding in before normal use Michelin suggests that riders start slowly and use

gentle acceleration and braking and low lean angles to bed the tyres in gradually increasing the demands on the tyres until you

become accustomed to the performance of your new tyres in conjunction with your motorcycleWe recommend at least 60 miles

100 kms for this process This applies to all our motorcycle and scooter tyres

For track usage tyres NHS and road legal after NEW tyres f itting or at the beginning of each session Michelin advises to

With tyrewarmers maintain the temperature with suf f icient hard use from the start

Without tyrewarmers riders should start more slowly and use more gentle acceleration and braking and lower lean angles to bed

the tyres in gradually increasing the demands on the tyres until you become accustomed to the performance of your new tyres in

conjunction with your motorcycle

For the Rain NHS tyres after NEW tyre f itting and at the beginning of each session avoid overly strong acceleration braking and

cornering Gradually increase the running pace in order to become accustomed to the available grip limits which are reduced when

compared to dry conditions

Mounting/Demounting operations with semi-automatic mounting machine

Bedding

step 1 step 2 step 3 step 4

Check orientation of wheel

and tyre before f itting

Lubricate both beads

Perform bead to rim

mounting using suitable

levers and f inishing at the

location of the valve

Inf late without the valve

core up to 3.5 BAR (51 psi) for

proper bead seating. Replace

the valve core, inf late to the

recommended pressure

TUBELESS TYRE

• The rim must be clean and in good condition.

• Make sure it is compatible with tubeless tyres.

• Valve replacement is recommended.

• Lubricate both tyre beads.

• Observe the rolling direction indicated by an arrow on one side.

• Perform bead to rim mounting using suitable levers and f inishing at the location

of the valve. Inf late without the valve core, and without interruption, until the beads

are well seated on the rim.

• Continue inf lation up to 3.5 bar (51 psi) for proper bead seating.

• Replace the valve core, inf late to the recommended pressure and f it the valve cap.

TUBE TYPE TYRE

• The rim must be clean and in good condition.

• For safety reasons, it is recommended to use a new inner tube.

• Observe the rolling direction indicated by an arrow on one side.

• Lubricate the beads on both sides.

• Perform the mounting using suitable levers and f inishing at the valve location.

• Slowly inf late to 3.5 bar (51 psi) while ensuring the proper centering of the tyre on

the wheel.

• Completely def late the tyre in order to eliminate air pockets or correct a possible

wrong position of the tube.

• Inf late to the recommended pressure and f it the valve cap.

MICHELIN MOTORCYCLE AND SCOOTER 170

Technical data