14.3
WHEELS 14
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Check the tire age.
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The tire date of manufacture is usually contained in
the tire label and is indicated by the last four digits
of the
DOT
number. The first two digits indicate the
week of manufacture and the last two digits the year
of manufacture.
Husqvarna Motorcycles recommends that the tires be
changed after 5 years at the latest, regardless of the
actual state of wear.
If the tires are more than 5 years old:
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Change the tires.
Checking the wheel bearing for �la�
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
0
p. 12)
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Place a load on the rear of the vehicle.
✓ The front wheel is not in contact with the ground.
Main work
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Move the front wheel from side to side.
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Hold the fork leg to check it.
If there is detectable play:
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Change front wheel bearing. (
0
p. 122)
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Place a load on the front of the vehicle.
✓ The rear wheel is not in contact with the ground.
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Move the rear wheel from side to side.
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Hold the link fork to check it.
If there is detectable play:
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Change the rear wheel bearing. (
0
p. 133)
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
0
p. 12)
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