Wheels and tires of motorcycle Harley V-Rod VRSCA (2002-2006)

Front wheel — preliminary inspection
Maximum tire mileage and good handling qualities are directly related to wheel and tire care. Wheels and tires should be inspected regularly for wear. If handling problems occur, check 1.27 Troubleshooting for possible causes. Preliminary inspection...

Front wheel — removal and installation
Removal 1. Block motorcycle underneath frame so front wheel is off the ground. Warning! To protect against shock and accidental start-up of vehicle, remove the maxi-fuse before proceeding. Inadequate safety precautions could result in death or...

Rear wheel — preliminary inspection
Maximum tire mileage and good handling qualities are directly related to care given wheels and tires. Wheels and tires should be inspected regularly for wear. If handling problems occur, check 1.27 Troubleshooting for possible causes. Preliminary...

Rear wheel — removal and installation
Removal 1. Block motorcycle underneath frame so weight of motorcycle is off of rear wheel. Note. A scissors style jack will allow you to raise or lower the motorcycle at different points throughout the procedure to provide both clearance and...

Disc rim runout
General Disc wheels should be checked for lateral and radial runout before installing a new tire or tube. Table 2-7. Rim runout maximums RUNOUT MM IN Lateral 1.02 0.040 Radial 0.76 0.030 Lateral runout See Figure 2-78. Install arbor in wheel hub and...

Tires — general information
Tires should be inspected for punctures, cuts, breaks, and wear at least weekly. New tires should be stored in a horizontal tire rack. Avoid stacking new tires in a vertical stack. The weight of the stack compresses the tires and closes down the...

Demountng tires
1. Remove wheel from motorcycle. See 2.22 Front wheel , and/or 2.23 Rear wheel . Remove drive sprocket from a rear wheel. 2. Deflate tire. Use a valve core tool to remove valve core from valve stem. Warning! Read the operating manual for the...

Tire cleaning and inspection
1. Clean inside of rim. If rim is dirty or corroded, clean with a stiff wire brush. 2. Wheels should be checked for lateral and radial runout before installing a new tire or tube. See 2.25 Disc rim runout . 3. Inspect tire for wear. Measure tread...

Tire replacement
See Figure 2-82. Tire wear indicator bars will appear on tire tread surfaces when 1/32 inch (0.8 mm) or less of tire tread remains. Arrows on tire sidewalls pinpoint location of wear bar indicators. Always remove tires from service before they reach...

Mounting tires
Warning! Only install original equipment (stock) tire valves and valve caps. A valve or valve and cap combination that is too long may interfere with (strike) adjacent components, damage the valve and cause rapid tire deflation. Rapid tire deflation...

Tire runout
Mounted tires should be checked for both lateral and radial tire runout. Table 2-8. Tire runout maximums RUNOUT MM IN Lateral 2.29 0.090 Radial 2.03 0.080 Lateral runout 1. See Figure 2-84. Check tire runout by turning wheel on axle, measuring tire...

Wheel balancing
Wheels must be balanced to improve handling and reduce vibration, especially at high road speeds. PART NO. SPECIALTY TOOL HD-95599-80 Wheel truing stand Static balancing using WHEEL TRUING STAND (HD-95599-80) will produce satisfactory results....