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[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
Pull the leverage bar down so the breaker shoe is
Failure to back out
just below the rim lip. Turn the crank to fully push
the breaker shoe
LEVERAGE BAR
the breaker shoe between the tire bead and rim.
two turns will cause
Once the shoe contacts the rim, back the crank out
the shoe to scratch
two turns to allow the shoe to clear the rim's bead
the bead lock,
lock.
which may cause
the tire to leak.
CRANK
SHOE
Push down on the leverage bar to push the tire bead
over the bead lock. Use only short strokes on the
LEVERAGE BAR
handle. While the shoe is still engaged, turn the
wheel as far as it will go between strokes as you
break the bead around the rim.
Remove the breaker arm assembly and flip the
wheel over. Install the breaker arm assembly, adjust
the shoe properly and break the other bead by fol-
lowing the above procedures.
Remove the tire from the rim using a tire changing
machine or tire irons and rim protectors.
SHOE
TIRE REPAIR
· Use the manufacturer`s instructions for the tire
repair kit you are using. If your kit does not have
instructions, use the procedures provided hear.
Check the tire for puncturing objects.
Chalk mark the punctured area and remove the
puncturing objects.
Inspect and measure the injury.
Tire repairs for injuries larger than 15 mm (5/8 in)
should be a section repair.
Section repairs should be done by a professional
tire repair shop.
If the injury is smaller than 15 mm (5/8 in), proceed
with the repair as described here.
Install a rubber plug into the injury as follows:
Apply a cement to a plug inserting needle and work
the needle into the injury to clean and lubricate it.
Do this three times.
Do not let the cement dry.
Insert and center a rubber plug through the eye of
the inserting needle.
Apply cement to the rubber plug.
Push the inserting needle with the plug into the
injury until the plug is slightly above the tire.
Twist the needle and remove it from the tire; the
Be careful not to
plug will stay in the tire.
push the plug all the
way into the tire to
prevent it from
falling inside.
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