Content Source: 2020 Indian FTR 1200 Owner’s Manual (9931115 R02) > Maintenance Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Tires

WARNING
Operating the motorcycle with incorrect tires, incorrect tire pressure or excessively worn tires could cause loss of control or accident. Underinflation can cause a tire to overheat and result in a tire failure. Only use tires approved by INDIAN MOTORCYCLE for the model of the motorcycle. See your dealer. Use of unapproved or an improperly mixed front and rear tire can result in decreased handling performance and stability, potentially leading to reduced control of the motorcycle. Always maintain proper tire pressure as recommended in the rider’s manual and on safety labels.

Tire Replacement

Tires, rims, and air valves must be correctly matched to wheel rims. Only use tires approved by Indian for the model of the motorcycle. See your dealer. Use of unapproved or an improperly mixed front and rear tire can result in decreased handling performance and stability, potentially leading to reduced control of the motorcycle. INDIAN MOTORCYCLE-recommended tires provide proper clearance between fenders, swingarm, drive chain and other components. See the Specifications section for details.
WARNING
Mismatched tires, rims and air valves may result in damage to the tire bead during mounting or may allow the tire to slip off the rim, possibly resulting in tire failure.

Tire Condition

Inspect the tire sidewalls, road contact surface, and tread base for cuts, punctures, and cracking. Replace damaged tires immediately. See the INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Service Manual or an authorized INDIAN MOTORCYCLE dealer or other qualified dealer.

Tire Tread Depth

Replace any tire with a tread depth of less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm).
Tread wear indicators are located in at least three places on the tread circumference and become visible at a tread depth of approximately 1/16 inch (1.6 mm). The tread wear indicators appear as a solid band across the tread.
You may also use a depth gauge or an accurate ruler to measure the depth of the center tire tread on both front and rear tires.

Tire Pressure

Always check and adjust tire pressure when tires are cold. Do not adjust tire pressure immediately after riding. Wait at least 3 hours after riding to check pressure. If pressure checked and adjusted while tires are warm, the pressure will drop as tires cool and result in under inflation.
WARNING
Do not exceed the maximum recommended inflation pressure to seat the bead. Tire or rim failure may result.
Model Location Brand/Type/Size Recommended Pressure
FTR 1200 Rally Front Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
120/70R19 60V 		36 psi (248 kPa)
Rear Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
150/70R18 70V 		40 psi (276 kPa)

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