2008-2010 Kawasaki KFX450R Factory Service Manual, Page 290Get this manual
WHEELSTIRES 10-11 Tires
Tire Removal
Remove the wheel.core to deflate the tire Unscrew the valve core tool [A]Use proper valve
and rim flanges on of Lubricate the tire beadsand water solution, both sides[A]the wheel with soap or water This helps the tire beads slip off the rim flanges
CAUTION
Do not lubricate the tire beads and rim flanges with engine oil or petroleum distillates because they will deteriorate the tire
Remove the tire from the rim using suitable commercially available tire changerNOTE
The tires cannot be removed with hand tools because they fit the rims tightly