How to ensure the longevity of the tires of his 125cm3 motorcycle?

The tires on a motorcycle are of paramount importance for the safety of the driver, passenger, other drivers and pedestrians. This is why it is essential to maintain your tires well and to change them when necessary.

What are the tire wear factors of your 125cc motorcycle?

Several factors should be taken into consideration and can affect the life of your tyre:

• Tire pressure, with up to 1000 km of difference in life between a well-inflated tire and an under-inflated tire.

• The greater the load, the more the tire will be stressed and therefore wear out.

• Average driving speed, the faster you drive, the more the tire will wear.

• Braking, both in power and frequency. "Trapper" braking (late and heavy) should be avoided...

• The type of road, a mountain road with constant rebounds when exiting bends will damage your tire more than a flat road.

• Ambient temperature (heat increases the rubber's oxidation effect).

• The type of surface, a smooth tar will wear your tire less than a rough tar.

There are therefore many factors over which you can have some control, but ultimately one factor is essential: tire pressure!

Remember to check it very regularly (not just when you leave winter storage, but at least every 2-3 outings). Too low tire pressure is synonymous with overconsumption of energy and accelerated tire wear. Above all, it no longer guarantees road holding.

Also remember to adapt the pressure to the load, as in duo par example ! It will then be necessary to increase your pressure by 0,2-0,3 bar front and rear.

How to measure the wear of motorcycle tires 125 and when to replace them?

For your safety, a tire should be checked regularly. A tire in good condition has a clean surface, it should not be cracked or deformed. Wear is easily checked by the indicators, but be careful, if you have a sporty driving mainly on winding roads, the sides of your tires may be worn while the tread will be like New ! If the sidewall treads are less than 1mm, they are going to have to be changed. Beyond being dangerous for you, it represents a traffic violation.

The wear indicator is the easiest element to check to know if the tire needs to be changed. This is a small extra thickness of rubber located in the grooves of the tyre, which makes it possible to assess its state of wear. If the height of the compound reaches this indicator, then legally, you must change your tire. And Par legally we mean that driving with a tire on the telltale is punishable by a fine of €. For information, the height of these witnesses respects a law which specifies that the height of the sculptures must not be less than 90mm.

Look on the sidewalls of each tire, you will see small triangles there which indicate the position of these indicators. Also remember to check several indicators between the tread and the sides of the tire, their wear will certainly be different depending on your type of driving.

When to check the tire pressure of your 125cc motorcycle?

A simple operation to perform, but too often neglected.

However, driving with too low tire pressure not only leads to poor road holding, but also premature tire wear and over consumption (more surface area on the ground, therefore more loss of fuel). energy).

More seriously, overpressure or underpressure of the tire can be a cause of accident. It is very important to regularly check the pressure of your tires. About once par week and after each period when the motorcycle is not used for a long period of time.

Indeed, a tire is not completely waterproof (waterproof), and both a porous rubber and a bad valve or even worse, a slow puncture (therefore invisible) can lead to a loss of air. more or less substantial. Also be careful, overpressure (overinflated tire) changes the shape of the tire and reduces the contact surface on the ground. The grip of the tire is therefore reduced along the way.