Tire Specifications - Buell Ulysses 2006 Service Manual

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TIRE SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
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WARNING
Tires must be correctly matched to wheel rims. 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)
See Figure 2-1. Tire sizes are molded on the sidewall. Rim
size and contour are marked on the rim's exterior surface.
Example: J17 x 3.5 MT DOT
J designates the tire and rim standard.
17 is the normal diameter of the rim in inches, measured
at the bead seat diameter.
3.5 is the width of the bead seat measured in inches.
MT desinates the rim type.
DOT means that the rim meets Department of Transpor-
tation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Refer to
Table 2-7.
WHEEL SIZE
& POSITION
17 in. – Front
17 in. – Rear
WARNING
Table 2-7. Tire Fitment-Tubeless Cast Wheels
CONTOUR &
RIM SIZE
J17 x 3.50 MT DOT
J17 x 5.50 MT DOT
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Figure 2-1. Rim Markings
RIM VALVE
HOLE DIAMETER
0.33 in.
0.33 in.
TIRE SIZE
Dunlop D616F
120/70 R17
Dunlop D616
180/55 R17
2006 Buell Ulysses: Chassis
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