Buell 2009 XB Series Service Manual page 115

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5. Start 180 degrees from valve stem hole and place second
bead on rim. Work bead onto rim with tire tools, working
toward valve in both directions.
Do not inflate tire beyond maximum pressure as specified
on sidewall. Over inflated tires can blow out, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00027a)
6. Apply air to stem to seat beads on rim.
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)
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Figure 2-28. Starting Bead on Rim
Checking Tire Lateral Runout
1. See Figure 2-29.Turn wheel on axle and measure amount
of displacement from a fixed point to tire sidewall.
2. Refer to Table 2-20. Check tire tread for appropriate lateral
runout specification. If tire lateral runout is greater than
specification, perform the following:
a. Remove tire from rim.
b. Check rim bead side runout. See
CAST RIM RUNOUT. Replace rims not meeting
specifications.
c. Install tire and check again for tire tread lateral runout.
Table 2-20. Tire Runout
TIRE RUNOUT
Radial
Lateral
2.8 CHECKING
IN. MM
0.060 1.52
0.080 2.03
sm04915
1. Gauge
2. Lateral runout
Figure 2-29. Lateral Runout
Checking Tire Radial Runout
1. See Figure 2-30. Turn wheel on axle and measure tread
radial runout.
2. Refer to Table 2-20. Check tire tread for appropriate radial
runout specification. If radial runout is greater than specific-
ation, perform the following:
a. Remove tire from rim.
b. Check rim bead runout. See
RIM RUNOUT. Replace rims not meeting specifica-
tions.
c. Install tire and check tire tread radial runout again.
sm04916
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1. Gauge
2. Radial runout
Figure 2-30. Radial Runout
2009 XB Service: Chassis 2-37
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2.8 CHECKING CAST
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