PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-37
SPOKE NIPPLE AND RIM LOCK
INSPECTION
• 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: 6 N·m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.5 lbf-ft)
• Inspect the rim lock
1
for tightness.
Front wheel rim lock: 13 N·m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.5 lbf-ft)
Rear wheel rim lock: 17 N·m (1.7 kgf-m, 12.5 lbf-ft)
TIRE PRESSURE
• Inspect front and rear tire pressure.
Tire pressure (cold): 70 – 110 kPa
(0.7 – 1.1 kgf/cm
2
, 10 – 16 psi)
STEERING
• Inspect the steering by moving the front forks up and down,
and back and forward. If the steering has play or binds,
inspect steering stem head nut tightness and steering bear-
ings. (
18-21, -23)
* 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.
