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WHEELS, TIRES
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13.5
Checking the rear hub rubber dampers
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The engine power is transmitted from the rear sprocket to the rear wheel via 6 rubber dampers. They eventually wear out during
operation. If the rubber dampers 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 wheel stand. (
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Remove the rear wheel.
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Main work
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Check bearing
1
.
» If the bearing is damaged or worn:
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Replace the bearings.
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Check rubber dampers
2
of the rear hub for damage and wear.
» If the rubber dampers of the rear hub are damaged or worn:
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Change all rubber dampers in the rear hub.
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Lay the rear wheel on a workbench with the rear sprocket facing upwards 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.
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Measure the play on the outside of the rear sprocket.
Play in rubber dampers, rear wheel
≤
5 mm (
≤
0.2 in)
» If play
A
is larger than the specified value: