EGL A08(A) - Wheel and Tire Maintenance

BASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURESBASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Maintenance of spoke tension and wheel trueness (roundness)(roundness) is critical to safe motorcycle operation. During the
rst 100 miles of riding, spokes will loosen faster due to the initial seating of the parts. Excessively loose spokes
will cause the motorcycle to become unstable at high speed and could cause you to lose control. Loose spokes can
also cause rim and spoke damage (not covered in the warranty)(not covered in the warranty).
It is not necessary to remove the wheels for regular maintenance. However, information on wheel removal is avail-
able from EGL MotorEGL Motor.
CHECKING BRAKE PADSCHECKING BRAKE PADS
WHEEL INSPECTION FRONT & REARWHEEL INSPECTION FRONT & REAR
1. Inspect the wheel rims (A)(A) and spokes (B)(B) for
damage or looseness. Feel the spokes with your
ngers to make sure none are loose.
2. Tighten any loose spokes with a small adjustable
wrench or spoke wrench from the spoke nut (C)(C).
3. Elevate each wheel o the ground, one at a time,
and spin the wheel slowly. Look for a wobble in
the wheel. If a wobble is evident, the wheel is
not “true”. See your local EGL MotorEGL Motor dealer
or local motorcycle shop for inspection of the
wheels.
CHECKING BRAKE PADSCHECKING BRAKE PADS
TIRE AIR PRESSURETIRE AIR PRESSURE
Properly inated tires will provide you with the best combination of handling, tread life, and riding comfort. Un-
derinated tires will wear unevenly and adversely aect handling. Underinated tires are also more likely to fail
from being overheated and can cause wheel damage on rocky terrain. Overinated tires will cause the motorcycle
to ride harshly, are prone to failure from surface hazards and wear unevenly.
Make sure the valve stem caps are secure, if needed, install a new cap. Always check air pressure when your tires
are cold. If you check the air pressure when the tires are warm, you will get higher readings. Jf you let air out of
warm tires to match the recommended cold tire pressure, the tires will be under inated. e correct cold tire
pressures are listed below. If you replace the tire, follow the tire Pressure marked on the sidewall of the tire.
USING TIRES THAT ARE EXCESSIVELY USING TIRES THAT ARE EXCESSIVELY
WORN OR IMPROPERLY INFLATED CAN WORN OR IMPROPERLY INFLATED CAN
CAUSE A CRASH IN WHICH YOU CAN BE CAUSE A CRASH IN WHICH YOU CAN BE
SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. FOLLOW SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. FOLLOW
ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S
MANUAL REGARDING TIRE INFLATION AND MANUAL REGARDING TIRE INFLATION AND
MAINTENANCE. MAINTENANCE.
WARNING
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TIRE PRESSURETIRE PRESSURE
Front Tire
Rear Tire
18-20 PSI (124-138 KPA)
18-20 PSI (124-138 KPA)