2-18 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
REAR SUSPENSION
• Move the rear suspension up and down several times and
inspect for smooth movement.
• Inspect for damage and oil leaks.
• Inspect the bolts and nuts for tightness.
WHEELS AND TIRES
WHEEL RIM
• Inspect the wheel bearing for rattles. Replace the bearings if
necessary. (14-3 and -5)
• Inspect the wheel rim runout. (14-3 and -5)
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, 2.9 lb-ft)
• Inspect the rim lock 1 for tightness.
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 the spoke nipples can damage
the wheel.
Tighten the spoke nipples less than 1/2 turn at a time.
Inspect the spoke tension and then retighten the
spoke nipple.
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