Spoke Wheels (Dl650Xa) - Suzuki V-Strom DL650 2017 Manual

 WARNING
Failure to follow the instruc-
tions below for tubeless tires
may result in an accident due
to tire failure. Tubeless tires
require different service proce-
dures than tube tires.
• Tubeless tires require an air-
tight seal between the tire
bead and wheel rim. Special
tire irons and rim protectors
or a specialized tire mount-
ing machine must be used for
removing and installing tires
to prevent tire or rim damage
which could result in an air
leak.
• Repair punctures in tubeless
tires by removing the tire and
applying an internal patch.
• Do not use an external repair
plug to repair a puncture
since the plug may work
loose as a result of the cor-
nering forces experienced by
a motorcycle tire.
• After repairing a tire, do not
exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) for
the first 24 hours, and do not
exceed 130 km/h (80 mph)
thereafter. This is to avoid
excessive heat build-up which
could result in a tire repair
failure and tire deflation.
• Replace the tire if it is punc-
tured in the sidewall area, or
if a puncture in the tread area
is larger than 6 mm (3/16 in).
These punctures cannot be
repaired adequately.

SPOKE WHEELS (DL650XA)

Wheel Rim Inspection
Check to see if there is any dam-
age like crack, distortion or bend
in the wheel rim.
 WARNING
Damaged rims can allow air to
leak, resulting in reduced run-
ning stability which can lead to
accidents.
If any damage is found, replace
the rim. Do not reuse the dam-
aged rim by repairing or cor-
recting it.
7-40