Page 103 - Tires 2017

DRAG/V-TWIN TIRES

BASIC TIRE INFORMATION
SAFETY WARNING: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE GIVEN TO PURCHASING PERSONNEL, MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIANS, TIRE FITTERS AND CUSTOMERS. STREET
TIRES
TYPICAL TIRE MARKINGS
01 Brand name and registered trademark.
02 Type of tread pattern and/or product line.
03 Nominal section width, expressed in metric, inch or alpha; DRAG/
see size chart below. V-TWIN TIRES
04 Ratio between tire section height and nominal section width.
This ratio is not indicated when section width is expressed in
inches (eg. 3.50‑18).
05 Code for tire construction (‑ = Bias, R = Radial, B = Bias Belted).
06 Nominal rim diameter size in inches.
07 “Motorcycle” in abbreviated form. Differentiates motorcycle SCOOTER
tires and rims from those designed for other vehicles. TIRES
Shown on some models only.
08 Speed symbol. Indicates the tire’s speed; see speed rating
chart below.
09 Tubeless (TL) or tubetype (TT), as applicable.
10 Expresses the tire’s maximum load capacity (pounds) at the OFFROAD
pressure indicated (psi); see load index chart below. TIRES
11 Indicates where the tire was produced.
12 Abbreviation of “US Department of Transportation.” Serves to
indicate that the tire conforms to the regulations issued by
the US Department of Transportation. Includes the serial #
for the tire, and the last 3 or 4 numbers represent the date. ATV/UTV
Example: 3805 means the tire was produced in the 38th week TIRES &
of 2005. WHEELS
13 The arrows indicate the direction of rotation of the tire
according to the fitting position (Front‑rear); applicable for
directional tires only.
14 Number of plies and material.
15 Tread Wear Indicator, as applicable. TUBES &
16 Homologation number as of ECE‑R75. ACCESSORIES

SPEED RATING CHART SHOP EQUIPMENT
J L M P Q R S T H V/VB (V)/(VB) W (W) & STANDS
MPH 62 74 81 93 100 106 112 118 130 149 149+ 168 168+
KM/H 100 120 130 150 160 170 180 190 210 240 240+ 270 270+

LOAD INDEX CHART GENERAL,
LB KG LB KG LB KG LB KG LB KG METRIC SERVICE/
47 = 386 lb 47 = 175,09 kg 56 = 494 lb 56 = 224,08 kg 64 = 617 lb 64 = 279,87 kg 72 = 783 lb 72 = 355,16 kg 80 = 992 lb 80 = 449,96 kg MAINTENANCE
48 = 397 lb 48 = 180,08 kg 57 = 507 lb 57 = 229,97 kg 65 = 639 lb 65 = 289,85 kg 73 = 805 lb 73 = 365,14 kg 81 = 1.019 lb 81 = 462,21 kg TOOLS
49 = 408 lb 49 = 185,07 kg 58 = 520 lb 58 = 235,87 kg 66 = 661 lb 66 = 299,83 kg 74 = 827 lb 74 = 375,12 kg 82 = 1.047 lb 82 = 474,91 kg
50 = 414 lb 50 = 187,79 kg 59 = 536 lb 59 = 243,13 kg 67 = 677 lb 67 = 307,09 kg 75 = 853 lb 75 = 386,92 kg 83 = 1.074 lb 83 = 487,16 kg
51 = 430 lb 51 = 195,05 kg 60 = 551 lb 60 = 249,93 kg 68 = 694 lb 68 = 314,79 kg 76 = 882 lb 76 = 400,07 kg 84 = 1.102 lb 84 = 499,86 kg
53 = 454 lb 53 = 205,93 kg 61 = 567 lb 61 = 257,19 kg 69 = 716 lb 69 = 324,77 kg 77 = 908 lb 77 = 411,86 kg 85 = 1.135 lb 85 = 514,83 kg DRAG/
54 = 467 lb 54 = 211,83 kg 62 = 584 lb 62 = 264,90 kg 70 = 739 lb 70 = 335,21 kg 78 = 937 lb 78 = 425,02 kg 86 = 1.168 lb 86 = 529,80 kg V-TWIN TOOLS
55 = 481 lb 55 = 218,18 kg 63 = 600 lb 63 = 272,16 kg 71 = 761 lb 71 = 345,18 kg 79 = 963 lb 79 = 436,81 kg 87 = 1.202 lb 87 = 545,22 kg

SIZE
Size may be indicated in inches, metric, or by letters (alpha). The chart shows the approximate comparison of the different size indications. CHEMICALS &
STREET TIRE SIZE CONVERSION CHART LUBRICANTS
INCH: 2.75/3.00 3.25 3.50 3.75/4.00 4.25/4.50 5.00/5.10 5.50 6.00
METRIC: 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
ALPHA: MH MJ MM MN/MP MR MT MU MV
CLEANERS,
MOTORCYCLE OFF-ROAD TIRE SIZE CONVERSION CHART
POLISHES &
METRIC FRONT TIRES METRIC INCH METRIC REAR TIRES METRIC INCH PAINTS
60/ 100 90/80 2.50/2.75 80/ 100 80/90 2.50/3.60
70/ 100 90/80 2.75/3.00 90/ 100 110/90 3.60/4.10
80/ 100 100/80 3.00/3.25 100/ 100 130/80 4.00/4.50
‑ ‑ ‑ 120/ 100 140/80 5.00/5.10 TRANSPORT

SAFETY WARNINGS: & TRAILER
MAINTAIN RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE AND FOLLOW OWNER’S MANUAL.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS CAN CAUSE TIRE FAILURE RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. ALL
TIRES SHOULD BE MOUNTED ONLY BY TRAINED PERSONNEL. ONLY PROPERLY TRAINED PERSONNEL USING PROPER TOOLS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT SHOULD
UNDERTAKE MOUNTING OF TIRES AND THEY SHOULD FOLLOW RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES, ESPECIALLY FOR ATV/ UTV TIRES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
THE FOLLOWING: (I) USE ONLY A CLIP-ON STYLE AIR CHUCK WITH A LONG EXTENSION HOSE, REMOTE FILLER AND INFLATION GAUGE; (II) USING A TIRE MOUNTING
LUBRICANT, LUBE THE TIRE AND RIM BEAD SEAT; (III) THE TIRE AND WHEEL MUST BE LOCATED AWAY FROM ALL PERSONNEL USING A SOLID BARRIER LIKE A BLOCK MERCHANDISING
WALL OR TIRE MOUNTING CAGE BETWEEN THE TIRE/ WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND THE INSTALLER WITH THE TIRE/ WHEEL ASSEMBLY BEING OUT OF “LINE OF SIGHT”
DURING THE INFLATION PROCESS; (IV) DETERMINE THE TIRE’S MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE; (V) REMOVE THE VALVE CORE FROM THE
VALVE, INFLATE THE TIRE UNTIL THE BEADS’ SEAT SNAP OR UNTIL THE MANUFACTURER’S MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE IS REACHED BUT NEVER
EXCEED THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S MAXIMUM PRESSURE; (VI) IF THE TIRE BEADS DO NOT SNAP, STOP AND RELEASE ALL AIR FROM THE TIRE/ WHEEL ASSEMBLY
AND CALL THE MANUFACTURER FOR HELP; (VII) ONCE THE TIRE BEAD IS SEATED, DISCONNECT THE CHUCK, RE-INSTALL THE VALVE CORE AND INFLATE TO PROPER
OPERATING PRESSURE. INDEX
SAFETY WARNING: FOR INFORMATION ON TIRE CARE, SAFETY, MAINTENANCE, MOUNTING, MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY AND OTHER INFORMATION CONSULT THE
MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURER’S AND TIRE MANUFACTURER’S PUBLICATION(S) AND/OR WEBSITE(S) FOR COMPLETE TIRE INFORMATION.
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