2006 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-25
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Checking Tire Lateral Runout
1. See Figure 2-34. Tu rn wheel on axle and measure
amount of displacement from a fixed point to tire side-
wall.
2. Check tire tread for tire lateral runout. Refer to Table 2-
12. If tire lateral runout is more than specification,
remove tire from rim.
3. Check rim bead side runout. See 2.7 CHECKING CAST
RIM RUNOUT. Replace rims not meeting specifications.
4. Install tire and again check tire lateral runout.
Checking Tire Radial Runout
1. See Figure 2-35. Tu rn wheel on axle and measure tire
radial runout.
2. Refer to Ta ble 2-12. If tire radial runout is more then
specification, remove tire from rim.
3. Check rim bead runout. See 2.7 CHECKING CAST RIM
RUNOUT. Replace rims not meeting specifications.
4. Install tire and again check tire radial runout.
Figure 2-34. Checking Tire Lateral Runout
Figure 2-35. Checking Tire Radial Runout
Table 2-12. Tire Runout
RUNOUT IN. MM
Tire radial 0.060 1.52
Tire lateral 0.080 2.03