2003 Buell P3: Chassis 2-17
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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 Table 2-7.
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 Table 2-7.
Table 2-7. Cast Wheel Runout
MEASUREMENT in. mm
MAXIMUM LATERAL RUNOUT 0.040 1.02
MAXIMUM RADIAL RUNOUT 0.030 0.76
Figure 2-18. Checking Cast Rim Lateral Runout using
Wheel Truing and Balancing Stand
(Part No. HD-99500-80)
Figure 2-19. Checking Cast Rim Radial Runout using
Wheel Truing and Balancing Stand
(Part No. HD-99500-80)
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