Tire Installation - Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 Service Manual

5-62 CHASSIS
NOTE:
When repairing a flat tire, follow the repair instructions and use
only recommended repairing materials.
VALVE INSPECTION
Inspect the valve 1 after the tire is removed from the rim, and
replace the valve with a new one if the seal rubber has any splits
or scratches.
Inspect the removed valve core and replace it with a new one if
the seal 2 is abnormally deformed or worn.
VALVE INSTALLATION
Clean any dust or rust which is around the valve hole 1 and then
install the valve in the rim.
NOTE:
To properly install the valve 2 into the valve hole, apply a special
tire lubricant or neutral soapy liquid to the valve.
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Be careful not to damage the valve lip A.
B Wheel

TIRE INSTALLATION

• Apply tire lubricant to the tire bead.
• When installing the tire onto the wheel, observe the following
points.
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Do not reuse the valve which has been once removed.