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Motorcycle Maintenance and Adjustment.fm
W H E E L S
CHECKING THE SPOKE TENSION
Check the spoke tension on your vehicle often.
Correct spoke tension is very important to wheel
stability and safe operation.
1.
Check each spoke with a spoke nipple wrench.
2.
Tighten so that all spokes have the same
tension
TO R Q U E :
W heel, spoke nipple
3.3 lbf-ft (4.5 N• m)
W H E E L B E A R IN G I N S P E C T I O N S
1.
place the vehicle on a work stand so that the
wheel is off the ground.
2.
Grasp the top and bottom of the wheel with
your hand and try to detect any play in the
wheel bearings by trying to move the top and
bottom on the wheel .
REAR WHEEL
CHECKING THE REAR END FOR
EXCESSIVE PLAY
Before every ride, check the rear end for worn or
loose swingarm bearings.
1.
Place the vehicle on a stand so the rear wheel
is off the ground.
2.
Hold each side of the swingarm and try to move
it from side-to-side. If any freeplay is felt,
contact an authorized Cannondale motorsports
dealer for servicing.
1.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Riding this vehicle with worn or loose swingarm
bearings
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You can lose control of the vehicle resulting in
serious injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always check the condition of the swingarm
bearings before each ride.
