Tires And Wheels; Tire Inflation; Tire Replacement; Wheel Bearings - Buell Ulysses 2006 Service Manual

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TIRES AND WHEELS

TIRE INFLATION

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WARNING WARNING
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)
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WARNING WARNING
Do not inflate tire beyond maximum pressure as speci-
fied 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
Table 1-7. Tire Pressures
PRESSURE FOR
TIRE
SOLO RIDING
Front 36 PSI
Dunlop
Rear 38 PSI

TIRE REPLACEMENT

See Figure 1-24. Treadwear indicator bars will appear on tire
tread surfaces when 1/32 in. (0.8 mm) or less of tire tread
remains. Arrows on tire sidewalls pinpoint location of wear
bar indicators. Always remove tires from service before they
reach the treadwear indicator bars (1/32 in. [0.8 mm] tread
pattern depth remaining).
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.

WHEEL BEARINGS

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WARNING WARNING
Never use compressed air to "spin-dry" bearings. Very
high bearing speeds can damage unlubricated bearings.
Spinning bearings with compressed air can also cause a
Table 1-7.
PRESSURE
AT GVWR
248 kPa
Same as
solo riding
262 kPa
bearing to fly apart, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
Check front and rear wheel bearings for wear:
Every time a wheel is removed.
When storing or removing the motorcycle for the season.
Check wheel bearings for wear and corrosion. Excessive play
or roughness indicates worn bearings. Replace bearings in
sets only.
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Wear indicator bars
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Wear indicator sidewall arrow
Figure 1-24. Tire Wear Indicators
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