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Tire Rotation Direction

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by lwedwards, Aug 11, 2010.

  1. lwedwards

    lwedwards Active Member

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    I had the front tire replaced and if I install the wheel according to the manual (value stem or right side) the rotation arrow is wrong. Will it matter if I put the value stem on the left and then the tire rotation is correct. 2002 Ultra Classic?

    :banghead:
    lwedwards, Aug 11, 2010
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  3. HarleysLR

    HarleysLR Active Member

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    sounds like they mounted the tire wrong.
    HarleysLR, Aug 11, 2010
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  4. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yea I would take it back and make em mount it correctly.
    FLHTbiker, Aug 11, 2010
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  5. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i agree......get the tire installed on the rim correctly......will save headaches down the road....
    chucktx, Aug 11, 2010
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  6. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Agree with all the above , the tires are cut in a certain way & if on the wrong way will cause trouble :eek: so get them to remount it
    cowboy, Aug 11, 2010
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