1986-1989 Honda TRX250 FourTrax 250R Service Manual, Page 127Get this manual
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FRONT TIRE
TIRE REMOVAL (U.S.AONLY)
NOTE This service requires th Universal Bead Breaker (GN AH-958-BE1available in U.S.AonlyRemove the core from the valve stemCAUTION
Use of the Bead Breaker tool is requiredfor tire removal Do not damage the bead seating area of the rimUse Coats 220 Tire Changer or equivalent to remove the tire from the rimIf tire changer is not available, rim protectors and tire irons may be used(1PRESS BLOCK Install the proper size blade onto the breaker arm assemblyShort blade-7"B" rimsLong blade-9" 111" rimsCAUTION
(2) BREAKER ARM ASSEMBLY
(3) BLADE (3) BREAKER ARM ASSEMBLY
Use of an improper size blade may result in damage to the rim, tire or bladePlace th proper size adapter onto th threaded shaft and th en put the wheel over the threaded shaft and adapter
Apply water to the bead area, pressing down on the tire sidewallbead area in several places, to allow the water to run into and around the beadAlso apply water tothe area where the breaker arm will contact the sidewall of the tire