Tire Removal (Usa Only) - Honda Motorcycle Service Manual

WHEELSITIRES
TlRE REMOVAL (U.S.A. ONLY)
NOTE
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This service requires the Universal Bead Breaker
(GN-
AH-958-BBl) available in the U .S.A. only. .
Remove and install tires from the rim side opposite the
valve stem.
Remove the core from the valve stem
Install the proper size blade for the rim you are working on onto
the breaker arm assembly.
A tire bead tool is required for tire removal. Use a Coats 220
Tire Changer or equivalent to remove the tire from the rim. If
CAUTION
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Use of an imDroDer size tire tool mav result in damaoe to
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a tire changer is not available, rim protectors and tire irons
may be used.
CAUTION
Take care to avoid damaging the bead seating area of the
rim.
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BLADE
PRESS BLOCK
BREAKER ARM ASSEMBLY
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the rim, tire, or tool.
Place the proper size adapter onto the threaded shaft and then
put the wheel over the threaded shaft and adapter.
Lube the bead area with water, pressing down on the tire
sidewallibead area in several places to allow the water to run
into and around the bead. Also lube the area where the breaker
arm will contact the sidewall of the tire.
Use only water as a lubricant when removing or mounting
tires. Soap or other tire lubricants may leave a slippery residue
that can cause the tire t o shift on the rim
BREAKER ARM ASSEMBLY
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TIRE RIM
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ADAPTER
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THREADED SHAFT
ifts on the rim may lead t o a sudden loss of]
air pressure while riding and an accident could occur.
While holding the breaker arm assembly at an approximate
45O position, insert the blade of the breaker arm between the
tire and rim. Push the breaker arm inward and downward until
it is in the horizontal position with its press block in contact
with the rim
Date of Issue : March,
1995
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HONDA MOTOR CO..LTD.