MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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ENGLISH
CHECKING THE SHOCK ABSORPTION RUBBERS IN
THE REAR HUB*
The FS models have a damped rear wheel hub. For this purpose, the engine
power is conveyed from the rear sprocket via 6 shock absorption rubbers
(1) to the rear wheel. These 6 absorption rubbers wear with increasing
operation time, and should be checked for wear whenever the rear wheel
is dismounted.
For this purpose, lie the rear wheel on a work bench with the rear spro-
cket upwards, and put the wheel spindle in the hub. Now hold the rear
wheel firmly and try to turn the rear sprocket. The rear sprocket may not
turn more than maximum 5 mm (0,2 in) measured on the outside. If the
play in the chain wheel is larger, all 6 shock absorption rubbers are to be
replaced.
Check the shock absorption rubbers for signs of damage and dirt.
CAUTION: If the shock absorption rubbers are not replaced
in good time, the rear sprocket carrier and the rear hub will
be damaged. Allways replace all 6 absorption rubbers, never
single rubbers.
CHECKING SPOKE TENSION
The correct spoke tension is very important for the stability of the wheels
and thus for riding safety. A loose spoke causes the wheel to become unbal-
anced and before long other spokes will have come loose. Check spoke
tension, especially on a new motorcycle, at regular intervals. For checking,
tap on each spoke with the blade of a screwdriver (see photo). A clear
tone must be the result. Dull tones are indicators of loose spokes. If
necessary, have the spokes retightened and the wheel centered by a Hus-
aberg dealer.
WARNING: Spokes can tear if you continue to ride with them
loose. This may lead to an unstable handling of your
motorcycle.
Excessively tensioned spokes may rupture due to local over-
loading.The spokes must be tensioned to 5 Nm
1
max. 5 mm
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