Buell 2002 P3 - 2.8 CHECKING CAST RIM RUNOUT

2-16 2002 Buell P3: Chassis
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CHECKING CAST RIM RUNOUT 2.8
GENERAL
Check wheels for lateral and radial runout before installing a
new tire.
Rim Lateral Runout
1. See Figure 2-18. Install truing arbor in wheel hub and
place wheel in WHEEL TRUING AND BALANCING
STAND (Part No. HD-99500-80).
2. Tighten arbor nuts so hub will turn on its bearings.
3. Check rim lateral runout by placing a gauge rod or dial
indicator near the rim bead. Replace wheel if lateral
runout exceeds specification shown in Ta bl e 2-3.
Rim Radial Runout
1. See Figure 2-19. Install truing arbor in wheel hub and
place wheel in WHEEL TRUING AND BALANCING
STAND (Part No. HD-99500-80).
2. Tighten arbor nuts so hub will turn on its bearings.
3. Check radial runout as shown. Replace wheel if runout
exceeds specification shown in Tabl e 2-3.
Table 2-3. Wheel Runout
WHEEL TYPE
MAXIMUM
LATERAL
RUNOUT
MAXIMUM
RADIAL
RUNOUT
Cast 0.040 in.
(1.02 mm)
0.030 in.
(0.76 mm)
Figure 2-18. Checking Cast Rim Lateral Runout
Figure 2-19. Checking Cast Rim Radial Runout
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Gauge Rod
Wheel Truing and Balancing
Stand (Part No. HD-99500-80)
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Gauge Rod
Wheel Truing and Balancing
Stand (Part No. HD-99500-80)