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2004 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-7
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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 (129 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 2500 miles (4000 km) or whenever
handling irregularities are noted, perform the recommended
service checks. Refer to
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 .
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 .
Irregular or peaked front tire wear. Replace as described under 2.5 FRONT WHEEL , 2.6 REAR WHEEL and
2.8 TIRES .
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 .