Buell 2002 X1, Service Manual

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2002 Buell X1: Chassis 2-7
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WARNING
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WARNING
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.
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Buell recommends replacement of any tire punctured or
damaged. In some cases small punctures in the tread
area may be repaired from within the demounted tire by
your 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 (1340 km/h). In
emergency situations, if a temporary repair is made, ride
slowly with as light of a load as possible until the tire is
permanently repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this
warning could result in death or serious injury.
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Replace excessively worn tires. Excessively worn tires
adversely affect motorcycle traction, steering and han-
dling and could result in death or serious injury.
At regular intervals of 5000 miles (8000 km) or whenever
handling irregularities are noted, perform the recommended
service checks. See
Table 2-3.
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.