buell s1 lightning '97 Manual
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TIRE SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
1
WARNING
Tires must be correctly matched to wheel rims. Only the
tires listed in the fitment tables below can be used for
replacement. Mismatching tires and rims can cause dam-
age to the tire bead during mounting. Using tires other
than those specified can adversely affect motorcycle
handling and may result in personal injury.
tires listed in the fitment tables below can be used for
replacement. Mismatching tires and rims can cause dam-
age to the tire bead during mounting. Using tires other
than those specified can adversely affect motorcycle
handling and may result in personal injury.
Tire sizes are molded on the sidewall. Rim size and contour
are marked on the rim’s exterior surface.
are marked on the rim’s exterior surface.
Example:
MT 3.5 x 17.0 DOT
MT
designates the rim contour. The
3.5
is the width of the
bead seat measured in inches. The
17.0
is the normal diame-
ter of the rim in inches, measured at the bead seat diameter.
DOT
means that the rim meets Department of Transportation
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
See the tables below.
Table 2-1. Tire Fitment – Tubeless Cast Marchesini Wheels
WHEEL SIZE
& POSITION
CONTOUR &
RIM SIZE
RIM VALVE
HOLE DIAMETER
DUNLOP SPORTMAX RADIAL II
TIRE SIZE
17 in. – Front
MT 3.5 x 17.0 DOT
0.33 in.
120/70 ZR17
17 in. – Rear
MT 5.0 x 17.0 DOT
0.33 in.
170/60 ZR17
Table 2-2. Tire Fitment – Tubeless Aluminum P/M Wheels
WHEEL SIZE
& POSITION
CONTOUR &
RIM SIZE
RIM VALVE
HOLE DIAMETER
DUNLOP SPORTMAX RADIAL II
TIRE SIZE
17 in. – Front
MT 3.5 x 17.0 DOT
0.33 in.
120/70 ZR17
17 in. – Rear
MT 5.5 x 17.0 DOT
0.33 in.
170/60 ZR17