URAL Motorcycles 2003 Retro Solo, Owner'S Manual

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WHEEL AND TIRE MAINTENANCE
During the pre-trip inspection, check air pressure in the tires.
Check axle and spokes for safe fastening, be sure to tighten the spokes or fasteners and eliminate
play as soon as they get loose or demonstrate excessive play.
While lubricating, consult the Lubrication Chart.
WARNING: W
HEEL TRUING INVOLVING MORE THAN
2
TURNS OF ANY SPOKE NIPPLE SHOULD BE ACCOM
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PLISHED WITH THE TIRE DISMANTLED SO THAT SPOKE ENDS CAN BE CHECKED TO ENSURE NO SPOKES PRO
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TRUDE INTO THE INNER TUBE
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Wheel Construction
Two adjustable tapered roller bearings are pressed into the wheel hub, which are prelubricated with
LITOL-24 type grease. Depending on motorcycle version the wheels with aluminum cast brake drum
or disc type may be used. The adjustment of bearings is the same for both styles of wheel.
Adjustment of Wheel Bearings.
The life of wheel bearings is extended by proper adjustment. Check
the condition of bearings and adjust them every 5000 km. To
adjust the bearings proceed as follows:
- Remove the wheel from the motorcycle;
- Fit the rear wheel axle (without protective cap), tighten it by
nut with the aid of a bushing, 100 mm long, with 21 mm ID
and 25…30 mm OD, or a set of bushing of given size.
- Determine if there is a play by turning the axle (but not the
wheel on the axle) and rocking it, slacken off the lock nut.
- Screw the seal nut up to the limit, then release it by 1/6..
1/8 of the turn so that the axle-bushing system rotates without
play, easily and without jamming. The overtightening of
bearings is strictly prohibited.
- Tighten the lock nut without effecting the bearing adjustment.
- Pull the axle out.
- Put the wheel onto the motorcycle.