Failure of wheel bearing or gear housing.
7.2.5 Abnormal noise from the
front absorber
Fricative sound of the absorber guard.
Loose bolts in the absorber
7.3 Front wheel
7.3.1 Disassembly
Support the body bottom to suspend the front wheel
Remove the cotter pin and locking nuts for the front
①
wheel spindle.
Remove the front wheel spindle, gear housing assembly and front wheel.
Remove screws, front fender and odometer cable.
①:wheel axle
Remove the front brake hose.
Remove the oil seal and the bearings respectively with
oil seal remover and bearing puller.
7.3.2 Check
7.3.2.1 Check the bending of the
wheel
axle
Place the wheel spindle on the V-base and measure
the eccentricity ratio with a dial indicator.
Limit for use: replacement when beyond 0.2mm
7.3.2.2 Check for rim shimmy
Place the rim on a precision bracket and check
the rim shimmy.
Rotate the wheel by hand and read indication.
Limit for use:
Vertically: replacement when beyond 2.0mm
Horizontally: replacement when beyond 2.0mm.