Tires are a critical safety component. Contact a Harley
Davidson dealer for tire repair or replacement. Improper
tire service can adversely affect stability and handling,
which could result in death or serious injury. (00057a)
Replace punctured or damaged tires. In some cases, small
punctures in the tread area may be repaired from within
the removed tire by a Harley Davidson dealer. Speed
should NOT exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) for the first 24 hours
after repair, and the repaired tire should NEVER be used
over 80 mph (130 km/h). Failure to follow this warning
could lead to tire failure and result in death or serious
injury. (00015b)
Striking an object, such as a curb or pothole can cause
internal tire damage. If an object is struck, have the tire
inspected immediately inside and out by a Harley
Davidson dealer. A damaged tire can fail while riding and
adversely affect stability and handling, which could result
in death or serious injury. (00058b)
Rim Seals
Install new seal before mounting tire. Riding motorcycle
without seal in place can sever valve stem causing rapid
air loss leading to the loss of control, which could result in
death or serious injury. (00622b)
2012 and later Touring motorcycles with profile laced wheels (wire spoked wheels with smooth
round rims) are fitted with a special rim seal, a rim strip and a tubeless tire. An inner tube is not
used. These rims are unique and identified by the letters MTM and the word TUBELESS etched
into the rim. Never install a tire with an inner tube on these type wheels. Install a new rim seal and
rim strip each time a tire is mounted on a profile laced wheel.
Steel laced rims use an inner tube and rim strip. Tubeless tires fitted with the correct size inner
tubes may be used with these wheels. Install a new inner tube and rim strip each time a new tire
is installed on a steel laced wheel.
Tire Replacement
Inspection
Be sure tires are properly inflated, balanced, undamaged,
and have adequate tread. Inspect your tires regularly and
see a Harley Davidson dealer for replacements. Riding
with excessively worn, unbalanced, improperly inflated,
overloaded or damaged tires can lead to tire failure and
adversely affect stability and handling, which could result
