
2. Check bearing clearance by rotating and attempting to rock the axle. The axle should be free to
rotate, with no noticeable play or abnormal noises. To adjust, unscrew the locknut and readjust it.
CAUTION: Over-tightening of bearings or excessive bearing play will lead to premature wear of
bearings. With a properly assembled hub, the left-hand distance bushing should protrude from
the rubber collar within 1.0 to 2.0 mm / 0.04 to 0.08 in. If otherwise, change the faulty bushing.
Repairing the Wheel
Required tools: spoke wrench, wheel truing stand, file or hand grinder
Wheels should only be checked for trueness with all spokes intact and tensioned. Individual damaged
spokes can be replaced, but the wheel should then be trued.
It is advisable to replace the wheel hub or rim when:
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the brake drum working surface is worn-out
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the hub splines are worn-out
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bearing races become loose in the hub
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the wheel rim is cracked, dented or bent beyond repair
Before proceeding to replace either the hub or the wheel rim, compare the cost of a new wheel against
the probable labor required to respoke and true the wheel, plus replacement parts. There are shops that
specialize in respoking and truing wheels.
Shock Absorbers and Springs
Suspension (except for front tubular forks) is by hydraulic shock absorbers with external coil springs
(Fig. 2.6-2). The supporting spring (4) serves as an elastic element of the suspension, while its
oscillations are damped by the double-acting hydraulic absorber enclosed in body (7).
The suspension features cam-type adjusters (cams 11 and 12) used for preloading the springs to suit the
load and the road condition. When the motorcycle is carrying heavier loads, spring preload should be
increased.
Care of Shock Absorbers
Change hydraulic fluid every 10,000 km. Fill the shock absorber with 105 cc of hydraulic fluid or light
shock fluid. Each time during maintenance, check the bolts fixing the top and bottom ends of the
shock absorbers for tightness.
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