Honda 2005-2008 RX500 FA Service Manual page 281

'61HN252' by American Honda Motor Co. - Page 281 of 540
[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
TIRES
Use only water as a
lubricant when
mounting tires.
Soap or some
mounting lubricants
residue which can
cause the tire to
shift on the rim and
lose tire pressure
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REMOVAL (U.S.A. only)
· This service requires the ATV Bead Buster
(KLS379024).
· Remove and install the tire from the rim side
opposite the valve stem.
Remove the core from the valve stem.
Use a pneumatic tire changer or equivalent to
remove the tire from the rim. If a tire changer is not
available, rim protectors and tire irons may be used.
Adjust the bottom rim supports to the proper rim
size. Align the flat side of the support with the corre-
sponding rim size indicator.
Lube the bead area of the tire with water, pressing
down on the tire sidewall/bead area in several
removing or
places to allow the water to run into and around the
bead.
may leave a
slipperly
during riding.
Place the wheel assembly over the center shaft and
use the correct size cone to keep the wheel centered
during operation.
Install the bottom hold down nut, bearing side
down, and finger tighten it so the wheel can rotate
freely during operation.
Install the breaker arm assembly over the center
shaft and adjust the upper rim supports to fit the
outside rim diameter.
Install the top hold down nut and tighten it finger
tight.
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FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
RIM SUPPORTS
CENTER SHAFT
CONE
BREAKER ARM ASSY.
UPPER RIM SUPPORTS
NUT
NUT
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