Tires - Buell P3 2003 Service Manual

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TIRES

GENERAL
Inspect tires for punctures, cuts, breaks and wear at least
weekly.
New tires should be stored in a horizontal tire rack. Avoid
stacking new tires in a vertical stack. The weight of the stack
compresses the tires and closes down the beads.
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WARNING
Harley-Davidson recommends replacement of any tire
punctured or damaged. In some cases small punctures
in the tread area may be repaired from within the dis-
mounted tire by your Harley-Davidson dealer. Speed
should not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) for the first 24 hours
after repair and the repaired tire should NEVER be used
over 130 km/h (80 mph). In emergency situations, if a
temporary repair is made, ride slowly with as light a load
as possible until the tire is permanently repaired or
replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in
death or serious injury.
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WARNING
Tubeless tires may be repaired in the tread area only if the
puncture is 6.4 mm (1/4 in.) or smaller. All repairs must be
made from inside the tire.
Acceptable repair methods include a patch and plug combi-
nation, chemical or hot vulcanizing patches or head-type
plugs. When repairing tires, use TIRE SPREADER (Part No.
HD-21000) to spread the tire sidewalls.
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Never repair a tire with less than 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) tread
depth. Inadequate tread depth can cause an accident
which could result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING
Always check both tire sidewalls for arrows indicating
proper forward tire rotation. Some tires require different
tire rotation depending on whether tire is used on front or
rear wheel. Improper mounting can result in premature
tire failure and handling problems, which may cause an
accident which could result in death or serious injury.
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