Tire And Wheel; Tire Removal; Inspection - Suzuki GSF650S Service Manual

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TIRE AND WHEEL

TIRE REMOVAL

The most critical factor of a tubeless tire is the seal between the
wheel rim and the tire bead. For this reason, it is recommended
to use a tire changer that can satisfy this sealing requirement
and can make the operation efficient as well as functional.
For operating procedures, refer to the instructions supplied by
the tire changer manufacturer.
NOTE:
When removing the tire in case of repair or inspection, mark the
tire with a chalk to indicate the tire position relative to the valve
position.
Even though the tire is refitted to the original position after repairing
puncture, the tire may have to be balanced again since such a
repair can cause imbalance.

INSPECTION

WHEEL
Wipe the wheel clean and check for the following points:
• Distortion and crack
• Any flaws and scratches at the bead seating area.
• Wheel rim runout (!5-9)
TIRE
Tire must be checked for the following points:
• Nick and rupture on side wall
• Tire tread depth (!2-18)
• Tread separation
• Abnormal, uneven wear on tread
• Surface damage on bead
• Localized tread wear due to skidding (Flat spot)
• Abnormal condition of inner liner