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WHEELS
GENERAL
Good handling and maximum tire mileage are directly related
to the care of wheels and tires. Regularly inspect wheels and
tires for damage and wear. If handling problems occur, check
the TROUBLESHOOTING guide in Section 1 or see the table
below for a list of probable causes.
See TIRES AND WHEELS in Section 1. Keep tires inflated to
the recommended air pressure. Always balance the wheel
after replacing a tire.
1
WARNING
Do not inflate any tire beyond its maximum inflation pres-
sure as specified on tire sidewall. Overinflation may
cause tire to suddenly deflate leading to personal injury.
TROUBLESHOOTING
See Figure 2-3. Check tire inflation pressure at least once
each week. At the same time, inspect tire tread for punctures,
cuts, breaks and other damage. Repeat the inspection before
long trips.
Table 2-3. Wheel Service
Figure 2-3. Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
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CHECK FOR REMEDY
1. Loose axle nuts. Tighten front axle nut (metric) to 48-53 ft-lbs (65.1-71.9 Nm). Tighten rear
axle nut (metric) to 66-73 ft-lbs (89.5-98.9 Nm).
2. Excessive side-play or radial (up-and-
down) play in wheel hubs.
Replace wheel hub bearings.
3. Alignment of rear wheel in frame or
with front wheel.
Check WHEEL BALANCING on page 2-17 or repair swingarm as described
under SWINGARM on page 2-33.
4. Rims and tires out-of-true sideways;
should not be more than 0.080 in.
(2.03 mm).
Replace rims. See TIRES, INSTALLATION on page 2-16.
5. Rims and tires out-of-round or eccen-
tric with hub; should not be more than
0.090 in. (2.29 mm).
See Item 4 above.
6. Irregular or peaked front tire wear. Replace as described under FRONT WHEEL (page 2-8), REAR WHEEL
(page 2-11) and TIRES (page 2-15).
7. Correct tire inflation. Inflate tires to correct pressure. See SPECIFICATIONS on page 2-1.
8. Correct tire and wheel balance. Static balance may be satisfactory if dynamic balancing facilities are not
available. However, dynamic balancing is strongly recommended.
9. Steering head bearings. Correct adjustment and replace pitted or worn bearings. See FORK STEM
AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY on page 2-32.
10. Damper tubes. Check for leaks. See FRONT FORK on page 2-28.
11. Shock absorbers. Check damping action and mounts. See SWINGARM on page 2-33.
12. Swingarm bearings. Check for looseness. See SWINGARM on page 2-33.
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