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WHEELS
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13.5
Checking the rim run-out
Warning
Danger of accidents
Instable handling due to incorrect spoke tension.
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Ensure that the spoke tension is correct.
Info
A loose spoke can cause wheel imbalance, which leads to more loose spokes in a short time.
If the spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload.
Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle.
400998-01
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Check the axial run-out and radial run-out of the rim.
Axial run-out
outside of the rim joint
< 1.8 mm (< 0.071 in)
Radial run-out
outside of the rim joint
< 1.8 mm (< 0.071 in)
» If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
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Center the rim.
Info
Center the rim by tightening the spoke nipple on the opposite side of
the rim run-out. Change the rim if it is excessively deformed.
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Correct the spoke tension.
13.6
Front wheel
13.6.1
Removing the front wheel
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
601807-10
Main work
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Press the brake caliper by hand on to the brake disc in order to press back the
brake pistons.
601808-10
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Remove screw
1
.
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Loosen screw
2
.
