2007 Buell P3: Chassis 2-19
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TIRES 2.9
GENERAL
Tires should be inspected for punctures, cuts, breaks and
wear at least weekly.
New tires should be stored in a horizontal tire rack. Avoid
stacking new tires in a vertical stack. The weight of the stack
compresses the tires and closes down the beads.
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).
Tubeless tires may be repaired in the tread area only if the
puncture is 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) or smaller. All repairs must be
made from inside the tire.
Acceptable repair methods include a patch and plug combi-
nation, chemical or hot vulcanizing patches or head-type
plugs. When repairing tubeless tires, use TIRE SPREADER
(Part No. HD-21000) to spread the tire sidewalls.
11WARNING1WARNING
Never repair a tire with less than 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) tread
depth. Inadequate tread depth can cause an accident
which could result in death or serious injury.
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)
11WARNING1WARNING
Tires are a critical safety component. Contact a Buell
dealer for tire repair or replacement. Improper tire ser-
vice can adversely affect stability and handling, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00134a)
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