PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-21
SPOKE NIPPLE AND RIM LOCK
• Inspect the spokes for tension by squeezing the spoke nip-
ples.
• Retighten the spoke nipples with a spoke nipple wrench so as
all spokes have same tension.
Spoke nipple: 4 N·m (0.4 kgf-m, 3.0 lb-ft)
• Inspect the rim lock 1 for tightness, damage and bend.
TIRE PRESSURE
• Inspect front and rear tire pressure.
Tire pressure (cold): 70 – 110 kPa
(0.7 – 1.1 kgf/cm
2
, 10 – 16 psi)
CAUTION
Improperly tightening of the spoke nipples can dam-
age the wheel.
Tighten the spoke nipples less than 1/2 turn at a time.
Inspect the spoke tension and then retighten the
spoke nipple.
Tighten additionally the nipples after breaking-in
runnning, until when initial looseness will eliminated.
For additional tightening, take care so that all nipples
are tightened uniformly without concentrating force
on one point.
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