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TIRES AND WHEELS

TIRE INFLATION
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WARNING
Do not inflate any tire beyond its maximum inflation pres-
sure as specified on tire sidewall. Overinflation may
cause tire to suddenly deflate which could result in death
or serious injury.
Check tire pressure and tread:
Before every ride.
At the 1000 mile (1600 km) service interval.
At every scheduled service interval.
Check for proper front and rear tire pressures when tires are
cold. Compare pressure against
Table 1-4. Tire Specifications/Pressures
P3 Tires
Front
Dunlop 100/80 16 50s K330
Rear
Dunlop 120/80 16 60s K330
WHEEL BEARINGS
The wheel bearings are sealed units, no greasing or mainte-
nance is required. Replace when worn. Excessive play or
roughness indicates worn bearings that require replacement.
Check front and rear wheel bearings for wear:
Every time a wheel is removed.
When storing or removing the motorcycle for the season.
Check front wheel bearing:
At every 5000 mile (8000 km) service interval.
Check rear wheel bearing:
At every 10,000 mile (16,000 km) service interval.
Check wheel bearings for wear and corrosion. Excessive play
or roughness indicates worn bearings. Replace bearings in
sets only.
1-16 2003 Buell P3: Maintenance
WARNING
Table 1-4.
SOLO LOADED
RIDING TO GVWR
28 psi 32 psi
(193 kPa) (220 kPa)
30 psi 36 psi
(207 kPa) (248 kPa)
TIRE TREAD INSPECTION
See Figure 2-11. Tire wear indicator bars will appear on tire
tread surfaces when 1/32 inch or less of tire tread remains.
Arrows on tire sidewalls pinpoint location of wear bar indica-
tors. Always remove tires from service before they reach the
tread wear indicator bars (1/32 of an inch tread pattern depth
remaining).
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Figure 2-11. Treadwear Indicators
New tires are needed if any of the following conditions exist.
1. Tire wear indicator bars become visible on the tread sur-
faces.
2. Tire cords or fabric become visible through cracked side-
walls, snags or deep cuts.
3. A bump, bulge or split in the tire.
4. Puncture, cut or other damage to the tire that cannot be
repaired.
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Sidewall
Tread Surface