Tires - Buell 2002 P3 Service Manual

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TIRES

GENERAL
Inspect tires for punctures, cuts, breaks and wear at least
weekly.
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WARNING
Always check both tire sidewalls for arrows indicating
forward rotation. Some tires require different tire rotation
depending on whether tire is used on front or rear wheel.
Installing a tire with the wrong rotation may lead to tire
failure which could result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING
Dunlop front and rear tires for Buell motorcycles are not
the same. They are not interchangeable. Use front tire
ONLY for a front tire. DO NOT put a rear tire on the front
of a vehicle. Failure to follow this warning could result in
death or serious injury.
Some tires have arrows molded into the tire sidewall. These
tires should be mounted on the rim with the arrow pointing in
the direction of forward rotation. The red circle on the sidewall
is a balance mark and should be located next to the valve
stem hole.
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel from motorcycle. See
WHEEL or 2.6 REAR WHEEL.
2. Rear wheel only: Remove rear sprocket. See
WHEEL (Disassembly).
3. Deflate tire.
4. See Figure 2-20. Loosen both tire beads from rim flange.
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WARNING
Do not use excessive force when starting bead over rim.
Excessive force may damage tire or rim and adversely
affect handling which could result in death or serious
injury.
5. If a bead breaker machine is not available, attach RIM
PROTECTORS (Part No. HD-01289) to the rim. Using
tire tools (not sharp instruments), start upper bead over
edge of rim at valve. Repeat all around rim until first bead
is over rim.
6. See Figure 2-21. Push lower bead into rim well on one
side and insert tire tool underneath bead from opposite
side. Pry bead over rim edge. Remove tire from rim.
7. Remove valve stem if it is damaged or leaks.
8. Mount tire on TIRE SPREADER (Part No. HD-21000) for
inspection and repair procedures.
WARNING
WARNING
2.5 FRONT
2.6 REAR
WARNING
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
1. Clean inside of tire.
2. If rim is dirty or corroded, clean with a stiff wire brush.
3. Inspect tire for wear and damage. Replace worn tires.
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Figure 2-20. Loosening Beads from Rim Flange (Typical)
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Figure 2-21. Starting Tire Off Rim (Typical)
2.9
A bead breaker machine
simplifies tire removal
Pry bead over
rim edge and
remove tire from
rim
2002 Buell P3: Chassis 2-17