2007 Buell Firebolt: Chassis 2-21
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CHECKING CAST RIM RUNOUT 2.7
GENERAL
Check wheels for lateral and radial runout before installing a
new tire.
Rim Lateral Runout
1. See Figure 2-27. 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 Table 2-9.
Rim Radial Runout
1. See Figure 2-28. 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 Table 2-9.
Table 2-9. Wheel Rim Runout
RUNOUT IN MM
Maximum lateral 0.040 1.02
Maximum radial 0.030 0.76
Figure 2-27. Checking Cast Rim Lateral Runout Using
Wheel Truing and Balancing Stand (HD-99500-80)
Figure 2-28. Checking Cast Rim Radial Runout Using
Wheel Truing and Balancing Stand (HD-99500-80)
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