Buell 2009 XB Series Service Manual page 114

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REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel from motorcycle. See
or 2.6 REAR WHEEL.
2. Deflate tire.
3. See Figure 2-26. Loosen both tire beads from rim flange.
Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended pressure to
seat beads. Exceeding recommended bead seat pressure
can cause tire rim assembly to burst, which could result
in death or serious injury. (00282a)
When mounting tires, do not exceed 35 psi to seat tire
bead. Exceeding 35 psi can damage tire bead and lead to
tire failure, resulting in death or serious injury. (00437b)
4. If a tire machine is not available, use tire tools (not sharp
instruments), and start upper bead over edge of rim at
valve. Repeat all around rim until first bead is over rim.
5. See Figure 2-27. Push lower bead into rim well on one
side and insert tire tool underneath bead from opposite
side. Pry bead over rim edge. Remove tire from rim.
6. Remove valve stem if it is damaged or leaks.
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Figure 2-26. Loosening Beads from Rim Flange
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2.5 FRONT WHEEL
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
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INSTALLATION
Only install original equipment tire valves and valve caps.
A valve, or valve and cap combination, that is too long or
too heavy can strike adjacent components and damage
the valve, causing rapid tire deflation. Rapid tire deflation
can cause loss of vehicle control, which could result in
death or serious injury. (00281a)
Always check both tire sidewalls for arrows indicating forward
rotation. Some tires require different tire rotation depending on
whether tire is used on front or rear wheel.
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)
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Figure 2-27. Pry Bead Over Rim Edge
Clean inside of tire with dry rag.
If rim is dirty or corroded, clean with a stiff wire brush.
Inspect tire for wear and damage. Replace worn or dam-
aged tires. See 1.8 TIRES AND
NOTE
Damaged or leaking valve stems must be replaced.
Install valve stem and tighten valve stem nut to 40-44 in-
lbs (4.5-4.9 Nm).
Thoroughly lubricate rim flanges and both beads of tire
with tire lubricant.
See Figure 2-28. Starting at the valve stem, start first bead
into the rim well using a bead breaker machine. If no
machine is available, work bead on as far as possible by
hand. Use a tire tool to pry the remaining bead over rim
flange.
WHEELS.