Tire Specifications; Tire Fitment-Tubeless Cast Wheels; Rim Markings - Buell XB9R 2003 Service Manual

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TIRE SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
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WARNING
Tires must be correctly matched to wheel rims. Only the
tires listed in the fitment tables below can be used for
replacement. Mismatching tires and rims can cause dam-
age to the tire bead during mounting. Using tires other
than those specified can adversely affect motorcycle
handling and could result in death or serious injury.
See Figure 2-1. Tire sizes are molded on the sidewall. Rim
size and contour are marked on the rim's exterior surface.
Example: MT 3.5 x 17.0 DOT
MT designates the rim contour.
3.5 is the width of the bead seat measured in inches.
17.0 is the normal diameter of the rim in inches, mea-
sured at the bead seat diameter.
WHEEL SIZE
& POSITION
17 in. – Front
17 in. – Rear
WARNING
Table 2-6. Tire Fitment-Tubeless Cast Wheels
CONTOUR &
RIM SIZE
MT 3.5 x 17.0 DOT
MT 5.5 x 17.0 DOT
DOT means that the rim meets Department of Transpor-
tation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
See Table 2-6.
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Figure 2-1. Rim Markings
RIM VALVE DUNLOP SPORTMAX RADIAL II
HOLE DIAMETER
0.33 in.
0.33 in.
TIRE SIZE
120/70 ZR17 D207FY
180/55 ZR17 D207U
2003 Buell XB9R: Chassis
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