Husqvarna F1103V5, Owner'S Manual

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WHEELS, TIRES 14
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14.5 Checking the rear hub damping rubber pieces
Info
The engine power is transmitted from the rear sprocket to the rear wheel via the six damping rubber
pieces. They eventually wear out during operation. If the damping rubber pieces are not changed in
time, the rear sprocket carrier and the rear hub will be damaged.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear. ( p. 51)
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Remove the rear wheel. ( p. 77)
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Main work
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Check bearing
1
.
» If the bearing is damaged or worn:
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Change the bearing.
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Check damping rubber pieces
2
of the rear hub for damage
and wear.
» If the damping rubber pieces of the rear hub are damaged
or worn:
–
Change all the damping rubber pieces of the rear hub.
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Lay the rear wheel on a workbench with the rear sprocket
facing upward and insert the wheel spindle in the hub.
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To check play
A
, hold the rear wheel tight and try to rotate
the rear sprocket.
Info
Measure the play on the outside of the rear sprocket.
Play of damping rubber
pieces on rear wheel
≤
5 mm (
≤
0.2 in)
» If clearance
A
is larger than the specified value:
–
Change all the damping rubber pieces of the rear hub.
Finishing work
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Install the rear wheel. ( p. 77)
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Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
( p. 51)
14.6 Checking the tire condition
Warning
Danger of accidents
If a tire bursts while riding, the vehicle becomes uncontrollable.
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Ensure that damaged or worn tires are replaced immediately. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcy-
cles workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of crashing Different tire tread patterns on the front and rear wheel impair the handling char-
acteristic.
Different tire tread patterns can make the vehicle significantly more difficult to control.
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Make sure that only tires with a similar tire tread pattern are fitted to the front and rear wheel.