Tires And Wheels; Tire Inflation; Tire Wear - Buell XB 2010 Service Manual

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TIRES AND WHEELS

TIRE INFLATION

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)
MODEL FRONT/REAR
XB12R Front
Rear
XB9SX Front
XB12SX
Rear
XB12X
XB12XP
XB12Ss Front
XB12Scg
Rear
XB12XT Front
Rear

TIRE WEAR

See Figure 1-12 and Figure
will appear on tire tread surfaces when 1/32 in. (0.8 mm) or
less of tire tread remains. The letters TWI on tire sidewalls
pinpoint location of wear indicators bars. Always remove tires
from service before they reach the treadwear indicator bars.
Table 1-5. Tires: 2010 XB Models
APPROVED BRAND
Pirelli Diablo Corsa III
Pirelli Diablo Corsa III
Pirelli Scorpion SYNC
Pirelli Scorpion SYNC
Pirelli Scorpion SYNC
Pirelli Scorpion SYNC
Pirelli Diablo Angel ST
Pirelli Diablo Angel STE
1-13. Tread wear indicator bars
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)
Check tire pressure and tread:
Before every ride.
Check for proper front and rear tire pressures when tires are
cold. Compare pressure against
SIZE
120/70 ZR 17
180/55 ZR 17
120/70 ZR 17
180/55 ZR 17
120/70 ZR 17
180/55 ZR 17
120/70 ZR 17
180/55 ZR 17
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1. Tread wear indicator bar
2. Sidewall 'TWI' marking
Figure 1-12. Tread Wear Indicator: Pirelli Scorpion
SYNC/Diablo Angel
2010 XB Service: Maintenance 1-17
1.8
Table 1-5.
ALL LOADS TO GVWR
psi kPa
34 234
36 248
34 234
36 248
34 234
36 248
34 234
36 248
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