Warning - Buell S1 Lightning Workshop Manual

GENERAL
Tires should be inspected 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 could result in
personal 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
REMOVAL on page 2-8
on page 2-11.
2. Deflate tire.
3. See Figure 2-13. 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 resulting in personal injury.
4. If a bead breaker machine is not available, attach
PROTECTORS (Part No. HD-01289)
tire tools (not sharp instruments), start upper bead over
edge of rim at valve. Repeat all around rim until first bead
is over rim.
5. See Figure 2-14. 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.
6. Remove valve stem if it is damaged or leaks.
7. Mount tire on TIRE SPREADER (Part No.
inspection and repair procedures.
CLEANING, INSPECTION
AND REPAIR
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.
Use TIRE REPAIR KIT (Part No. HD-20000) for tire
repair. Follow the kit manufacturer's instructions.
TIRES
FRONT WHEEL,
or REAR WHEEL, REMOVAL
RIM
to the rim. Using
HD-21000) for
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Figure 2-13. Loosening Beads from Rim Flange
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Pry bead over rim edge and
remove tire from rim
Figure 2-14. Starting Tire Off RIm
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Lubricate rim flange and both
beads before installation
Figure 2-15. Starting Bead on Rim
A bead breaker machine
simplifies tire removal
2-15