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MOTORCYCLE TIRE MOUNTING TIPS

TIRE MOUNTING

Danger: Only specially trained persons should mount tires. Improper mounting can cause tire explosion and serious injury. Follow these mounting precautions: Wear approved eye protection. Clean and lubricate beads and rim. Centralize rim band and tube to prevent pinching if tube-type rim. *Note directional arrows on sidewall where applicable. Lock assembly on mounting machine or place in safety cage before inflating to seat beads. Set air hose relief valve at 40 psi. Use extension gauge and hose with clip-on air chuck. Stand back with no part of your body within the perimeter of the assembled tire and rim. Inflate with core in valve stem. Never inflate above 40 psi to seat beads.* Spin wheel to check bead seating and alignment. *If the beads do not seat by 40 psi, deflate and repeat above procedures. Never use a volatile substance or rubber "donut" to aid bead seating. If the tire is a tube-type, deflate and reinflate after seating to prevent tube wrinkles. For 15-inch motorcycle replacement tires, never mount on a 15-inch diameter passenger car tire rim. Mount only on a 15 M/C motorcycle rim. These passenger car and motorcycle rims actually differ in diameter. Never mount passenger car tires on motorcycle rims. D402 PT bead lock tires may only be mounted on matching Harley-Davidson FXRP, FLHTP or FLHP rims. Consult your owner's manual and see special tread label mounting instructions.

REMOVING AND REPLACING TIRES ON RIMS (TIRE MOUNTING)

Always stand well clear of any tire mounting operation. This is especially important when the service operator inflates the tire. If the tire has been improperly mounted, it may burst with explosive force causing serious personal injury or death. Removing and replacing tires on rims can be dangerous. Attempting to mount tires with improper tools or procedures may result in a tire explosion causing serious personal injury or death. This is a job for your local dealer or other qualified tire service location only. Serious personal injury or death can result from: Failure to select the proper tire and rim. The tire must match the width and diameter requirements of the rim. For example, when mounting 16-inch diameter tires, use only 16-inch diameter rims. Failure to inspect both the tire and rim. The rim must be free of cracks, dents, chips, and rust. The tire must be free of bead damage, cuts, and punctures. Exceeding the maximum bead seating pressure. The tire service person must never inflate a tire beyond 40 pounds per square inch (psi)(276kPa) to seat the beads. Be absolutely certain beads are fully seated before adjusting inflation pressure to the level recommended for vehicle operation. NEVER MOUNT PASSENGER CAR TIRES ON MOTORCYCLE RIMS. Mount only "tubeless" tires on "tubeless" rims when the rim manufacturer recommends this fitment. Some rims require tubes. A "tubeless" tire must be installed on a "tube type" rim when the appropriate tube is inserted. Do not install non-radial tubes in radial tires. Insure that the tube marking matches the radial tire marking before installation to rims that require tubes. A new valve must be installed on the rim each time a worn out motorcycle tire is replaced. Never put flammable substances in tire/rim assemblies at any time. Never put any flammable substance into a tire/ rim assembly and attempt to ignite to seat the beads.

BREAK-IN PERIOD

In order for your new tire(s) to provide optimum performance, tires should be ridden very cautiously for the first 100 miles in order for the tread surface to be "Scuffed-In" and work properly. Directly after new tires are mounted, sudden acceleration, maximum braking and hard cornering must be avoided. This will allow the rider to adjust to the "Feel" and handling characteristics of the new tire and for the new tire to be "Scuffed-In" correctly in order to achieve optimum grip level.

TIPS FOR SAFE TIRE INFLATION

Check your tire air pressure at least once a month and before long trips. Be sure to use an accurate pressure gauge. Check your air pressure when the tires are "cold." The tires are "cold" when your motorcycle has been ridden less than a mile at moderate speed or after being stopped for three or more hours. If you must add air when your tires are hot, add four pounds per square inch (4 psi)(28 kPa) above the recommended cold inflation pressure. Recheck the inflation pressure when the tire is cold. Never release air from a hot tire in order to reach the recommended cold tire pressure. Normal riding causes tires to run hotter and inflation pressure to increase. If you release air when your tires are hot, you may dangerously under inflate your tires. If your tires lose more than two pounds per square inch (2 psi)(14 kPa) per month, the tire, the valve, or wheel may be damaged. Consult your local dealer for an inspection. Use valve caps to keep valve cores clean, clear of debris and to help guard against air leakage.

TIRE SIZE SECTION

All motorcycles should be equipped with the tire size specified by the motorcycle manufacturer as found in the owner's manual or manufacturer's website.

FRONT AND REAR TIRE MATCHING

Riding your motorcycle with an improper mix of radial construction tires with bias or bias-belted construction tires is dangerous. Your motorcycle's handling characteristics can be seriously affected. You could have an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death. Consult your owner's manual or your local dealer, for the proper tire replacement. Mount tires marked " Front Wheel" on front positions only and tires marked "Rear Positions" on rear positions only. Never mix Radial construction tires with bias or bias-belted construction tires. Some motorcycles may be equipped with Radial tires. Consult the motorcycle manufacturer before equipping replacement Radial tires to insure the proper specification and combination for your motorcycle. A new front tire equipped on a motorcycle with a worn rear tire may cause instability.

TIRE AND/OR VEHICLE STORAGE

Tires and/or vehicles should be stored indoors in a cool dry place where water cannot collect inside the tires. The tires and or vehicles should be placed away from electric generators and motors and sources of heat such as hot pipes. Storage surfaces should be clean and free of grease, gasoline, or other substances, which can deteriorate the rubber. Improper storage can damage your tires in ways that may not be visible and can lead to serious personal injury or death.