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TIRES

GENERAL
Tires should be inspected for punctures, cuts, breaks and wear
before every ride.
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.
Replace punctured or damaged tires. In some cases, small
punctures in the tread area may be repaired from within
the demounted tire by a Buell dealer. Speed should NOT
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) for the first 24 hours after repair,
and the repaired tire should NEVER be used over 80 mph
(130 km/h). Failure to follow this warning could result in
death or serious injury. (00118a)
Buell front and rear tires are not the same. Interchanging
front and rear tires can cause tire failure, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00512b)
Be sure tires are properly inflated, balanced and have
adequate tread. Inspect your tires regularly and see a Buell
dealer for replacements. Riding with excessively worn,
unbalanced or under-inflated tires can adversely affect
stability and handling, which could result in death or ser-
ious injury. (00114a)
Use only Buell approved tires. See a Buell dealer. Using
non-approved tires can adversely affect stability, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00133a)
Tires are a critical safety component. Contact a Buell
dealer for tire repair or replacement. Improper tire service
can adversely affect stability and handling, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00134a)
MODEL WHEEL SIZE
Firebolt 17 in. - Front
17 in. - Rear
Table 2-19. Tire Fitment-Tubeless Cast Wheels: Firebolt
CONTOUR & RIM SIZE
J17 x 3.50 MT DOT
J17 x 5.50 MT DOT
Buell tires are equipped with wear bars that run horizont-
ally across the tread. When wear bars become visible and
only 1/32 in. (0.8 mm) tread depth remains, replace tire
immediately. Using a worn tire can adversely affect stability
and handling, which could result in death or serious injury.
Use only Buell approved replacement tires. (00497d)
SPECIFICATIONS
Use only Buell approved tires. See a Buell dealer. Using
non-approved tires can adversely affect stability, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00133a)
See Figure 2-25. Tire sizes are molded on the sidewall. Rim
size and contour are marked on the rim's exterior surface.
Example: J17 X 3.50 MT DOT
J designates the tire and rim standard.
17 is the normal diameter of the rim in inches, measured
at the bead seat diameter.
3.50 is the width of the bead seat measured in inches.
MT designates the rim type.
DOT means that the rim meets Department of Transport-
ation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Refer to Table 2-19.
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Figure 2-25. Rim Markings
RIM VALVE HOLE
DIAMETER
0.33 in. Pirelli Diablo Corsa III 120/70 ZR17
0.33 in. Pirelli Diablo Corsa III 180/55 ZR17
2009 XB Service: Chassis 2-35
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TIRE SIZE