2007 Buell Firebolt: Chassis 2-9
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11WARNING1WARNING
To prevent death or serious injury, use the following
guidelines when installing a new tire or repairing a flat:
1. Always locate and eliminate the cause of the original
tire failure.
2. Do not patch or vulcanize a tire casing. These proce-
dures weaken the casing and increase the risk of a
blowout.
3. The use of tires other than those specified can
adversely affect handling which could result in death
or serious injury.
4. Tires and wheels are critical items. Since the servic-
ing of these components requires special tools and
skills, Buell recommends that you see your dealer
for these services.
11WARNING1WARNING
Replace punctured or damaged tires. In some cases,
small punctures in the tread area may be repaired from
within the demounted tire by a Buell dealer. Speed
should NOT exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) for the first 24
hours after repair, and the repaired tire should NEVER be
used over 80 mph (130 km/h). Failure to follow this warn-
ing could result in death or serious injury. (00118a)
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)At regular
intervals of 5000 miles (8000 km) or whenever handling
irregularities are noted, perform the recommended ser-
vice checks.
See Table 2-8. If tires must be replaced, same as original
equipment tires must be used. Other tires may not fit correctly
and may be hazardous to use.
Table 2-8. Wheel Service
CHECK FOR REMEDY
Loose axles. Tighten front axle. See 2.5 FRONT WHEEL.
Tighten rear axle. See 2.6 REAR WHEEL.
Excessive side-play or radial (up-and-down)
play in wheel hubs.
Replace wheel bearings.
Rims and tires out-of-true sideways; should
not be more than 0.080 in. (2.03 mm).
Replace rims. See 2.8 TIRES and 2.7 CHECKING CAST RIM RUNOUT.
Rims and tires out-of-round or eccentric
with hub; should not be more than 0.090 in.
(2.29 mm).
Replace rims. See 2.8 TIRES and 2.7 CHECKING CAST RIM RUNOUT.
Irregular or peaked front tire wear. Replace as described under 2.5 FRONT WHEEL, 2.6 REAR WHEEL, 2.8
TIRES and2.7 CHECKING CAST RIM RUNOUT.
Correct tire inflation. Inflate tires to correct pressure. See 1.8 TIRES AND WHEELS.
Correct tire and wheel balance. Static balance may be satisfactory if dynamic balancing facilities are not
available. However, dynamic balancing is strongly recommended.
Steering head bearings. Check for proper torque and replace worn or damaged bearings. See 1.13
STEERING HEAD BEARINGS.
Damper tubes. Check for leaks. See 2.16 FRONT FORK.
Shock absorbers. Check damping action and mounts. See 1.12 SUSPENSION DAMPING
ADJUSTMENTS.
Swingarm bearings. Check for proper torque and replace worn or damaged bearings.
See 2.19 SWINGARM AND BRACE.
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