Buell XB 2008 Series, Service Manual

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1.7 TIRES AND WHEELS
TIRE INFLATION
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)
Do not inflate tire beyond maximum pressure as specified
on sidewall. Over inflated tires can blow out, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00027a)
Check tire pressure and tread:
• Before every ride.
Check for proper front and rear tire pressures when tires are
cold. Compare pressure against
Table 1-8 .
Table 1-8. Tire Pressures: Pirelli Diablo T and Scorpion
Sync Tires
PRESSURE
AT GVWR
PRESSURE FOR
SOLO RIDING
TIRE
kPa PSI
Same as solo 234 34 Front
Same as solo 248 36 Rear
TIRE WEAR
See Figure 1-21 and Figure 1-22 . Tread wear indicator bars
will appear on tire tread surfaces when 1/32 in. (0.8 mm) or
less of tire tread remains. The letters TWI on tire sidewalls
pinpoint location of wear indicators bars. Always remove tires
from service before they reach the treadwear indicator bars.
Refer to
Table 1-9 .
1
2
om00962
1. Tread wear indicator bar
2. Sidewall 'TWI' marking
Figure 1-21. Tread Wear Indicator: Pirelli Scorpion Sync
2
1
om00963
1. Tread wear indicator bar
2. Sidewall 'TWI' marking
Figure 1-22. Tread Wear Indicator: Pirelli Diablo T
Table 1-9. Tires: XB Models
TIRE SIZE RIM VALVE
HOLE DIA-
METER
CONTOUR & RIM SIZE WHEEL SIZE MODEL
Pirelli Diablo Strada 120/70 ZR 17 0.33 in. J17 x 3.50 MT DOT 17 in. - Front XB12XT
Pirelli Diablo Strada 180/55 ZR 17 0.33 in. J17 x 5.50 MT DOT 17 in. - Rear
Pirelli Scorpion Sync 120/70 ZR 17 0.33 in. J17 x 3.50 MT DOT 17 in. - Front XB9SX, XB12X, XB12STT
Pirelli Scorpion Sync 180/55 ZR 17 0.33 in. J17 x 5.50 MT DOT 17 in. - Rear
Pirelli Diablo T 120/70 ZR 17 0.33 in. J17 x 3.50 MT DOT 17 in. - Front All Firebolt and Lightning
(except XB9SX and
XB12STT)
Pirelli Diablo T 180/55 ZR 17 0.33 in. J17 x 5.50 MT DOT 17 in. - Rear
2008 XB Service: Maintenance 1-23