Warning - Buell S1 Lightning Workshop Manual

GENERAL
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WARNING

Tires must be correctly matched to wheel rims. Only the
tires listed in the fitment tables below can be used for
replacement. Mismatching tires and rims can cause dam-
age to the tire bead during mounting. Using tires other
than those specified can adversely affect motorcycle
handling and may result in personal injury.
Table 2-1. Tire Fitment – Tubeless Cast Marchesini Wheels
WHEEL SIZE
& POSITION
17 in. – Front
17 in. – Rear
Table 2-2. Tire Fitment – Tubeless Aluminum P/M Wheels
WHEEL SIZE
& POSITION
17 in. – Front
17 in. – Rear
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TIRE SPECIFICATIONS
CONTOUR &
RIM SIZE HOLE DIAMETER
MT 3.5 x 17.0 DOT
MT 5.0 x 17.0 DOT
CONTOUR &
RIM SIZE HOLE DIAMETER
MT 3.5 x 17.0 DOT
MT 5.5 x 17.0 DOT
Tire sizes are molded on the sidewall. Rim size and contour
are marked on the rim's exterior surface.
Example: MT 3.5 x 17.0 DOT
MT designates the rim contour. The 3.5 is the width of the
bead seat measured in inches. The 17.0 is the normal diame-
ter of the rim in inches, measured at the bead seat diameter.
DOT means that the rim meets Department of Transportation
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
See the tables below.
RIM VALVE DUNLOP SPORTMAX RADIAL II
0.33 in.
0.33 in.
RIM VALVE DUNLOP SPORTMAX RADIAL II
0.33 in.
0.33 in.
TIRE SIZE
120/70 ZR17
170/60 ZR17
TIRE SIZE
120/70 ZR17
170/60 ZR17