Buell 2003XB9S Service Manual page 124

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Checking Tire Lateral Runout
1. See Figure 2-30. Turn wheel on axle and measure
amount of displacement from a fixed point to tire side-
wall.
2. Check tire tread for appropriate runout specification. See
Table 2-9. If runout is more then specification, remove
tire from rim.
3. Check rim bead side runout. See
RIM RUNOUT. Replace rims not meeting specifications.
4. Install tire and check again for tire tread lateral runout.
Checking Tire Radial Runout
1. See Figure 2-31. Turn wheel on axle and measure tread
radial runout.
2. Check tire tread for appropriate runout specification. See
Table 2-9. If runout is more then specification, remove
tire from rim.
3. Check rim bead runout. See
RUNOUT. Replace rims not meeting specifications.
4. Install tire and check tire tread radial runout again.
2.7 CHECKING CAST
2.7 CHECKING CAST RIM
b0087x2x
Figure 2-30. Checking Tire Lateral Runout
b0088x2x
Gauge
Figure 2-31. Checking Tire Radial Runout
Table 2-9. Tire Runout
RUNOUT
Radial
Lateral
2003 Buell XB9S: Chassis
Gauge
IN. MM
0.060 1.52
0.080 2.03
2-21