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- Move the swing arm clear and remove the
tire Fig. 24.
If the tire has an inner tube, once the upper bead has been demounted, bring the
horizontal slide clear and remove the inner tube before demounting the lower bead.
NOTICE
9.6. MOUNTINg ThE WhEEL
ExPLOsION hAZARD. Always check that the tyre/rim combination is correct in terms
of compatibility (tubeless tyre on tubeless rim, tube type tyre on tube type rim) and
geometrical size (keying diameter, cross-section width, Off-set and shoulder profile)
before mounting.
AVOID PERsONAL INJURY OR DEATh.
Also check that rims are not deformed, that their fixing holes have not become oval, that
they are not encrusted or rusty and that they do not have sharp burrs on the valve holes.
Check that the tyre is in good condition with no signs of damage.
- Apply a liberal amount of tire manufacturer ap-
proved rubber lubricant to both beads before
attempting the mounting operation (Fig.25).
Lubricated beads require much less force to
mount/seat and are protected against torsional
damage.
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DANGER
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