Tire Removal - Victory Cross Roads Classic Service Manual

TIRES / WHEELS

TIRE REMOVAL

Tire Removal (Typical)
Remove wheel / tire assembly from motorcycle (front
1.
refer to Chapter 12, rear refer to Chapter 13).
Fig. 1
2. Remove valve core from valve stem and let all air
escape. (Fig. 1)
CAUTION
If the tires have a directional arrow it must be observed
and the tire installed correctly.
3. Mount the wheel assembly into a tire bead breaker and
break the bead. (Fig. 2)
Fig. 2
4. Flip the wheel assembly over and break the bead on
the other side.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT: Take great care not to bend or otherwise
damage the brake disc and/or belt driven sprocket. If the
bead breaker being used interferes with either the brake
disk and/or belt driven sprocket, remove the disc or
sprocket as required.
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NOTE: This procedure can be performed on an empty
drum or similar fixture. The top lip of the drum should be
covered with protective material or split hose to protect
the rim. (Fig. 3)
Fig. 3
5. Position wheel assembly so brake disc will not be
damaged and rim will not be scratched.
6. Push tire down and lubricate tire bead with tire lubricant
on both sides of tire. (Fig. 4)
7. Install rim protectors at 12:00 and 2:00 positions.
(Fig. 5)
Rim protectors PV-43536
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Fig. 4
Fig. 5
PV-43536