Norton Commando Workshop Manual

## Brakes, Weels and Tyres

# H

4 | Lay the wheel down, if possible on a clean surface to avoid scratching.
5 | Tread the tire bead away from the rim - after a great deal of service the tire beading has a tendency to stick.
6 | Brush a lubricant such as soapy water onto the tire bead and rim and also dip the tire levers (two short ones are recommended) in the solution before each leverage.
7 | Insert the first lever between the tire valve and rim at the valve position, press the opposite side of the tire down into the rim well and apply leverage (see Fig.H18).
8 | Insert the second lever approximately 4 in. (100 mm) from the first and lever the tire bead over the rim.
9 | Remove the first lever and re-insert at the next stage, continuing round the rim a little at a time (see Fig. H19) until the bead can be pulled clear of the rim.
10 | Remove the security bolt from the rim.
11 | Push the valve out of the rim and withdraw the inner tube.
12 | If it is required to remove the tire from the rim, hold the wheel upright and apply pressure to a lever inserted between the second bead and wheel rim.

Refitting Rear Tire (Security bolt fitted)
1 | If the tire has been removed completely, ensure that the rubber rim tape is fitted properly, rough side towards and central in the spoke nipple well of the rim.
2 | Fit the first tire beading over the rim without the inner tube.
3 | Lift the free side wall as in Fig. H24 and insert the security bolt less nut. Loosely fit the leather washer and nut.
4 | Replace the valve core and inflate just sufficiently to "round" the tube and minimise the risk of "nipping" at a later stage. Dust the tube with French chalk and place the tube inside the tire, feeding the valve through the rim tape and rim holes.
5 | Lubricate the bead with soapy water.

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