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Sterling Elite
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XS-RS-Plus
18.2.3 elite
2
Plus rear Wheel removal
Use a flat bladed screw driver to carefully lever off
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the hub cover, (Fig.18.26).
With the wheel still on the ground: use a 6.0mm Allen
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key to loosen the 4 rim studs, but do not release the
studs more than two turns, (Fig.18.27).
Elevate the rear wheel by placing a jack under the
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relevant jack points, then secure with
blocks,(Fig.18.28).
Use the Allen key to finish releasing the studs.
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Remove the studs and washers, (Fig.18.29).
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Carefully remove the wheel, (Fig.18.30).
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Do not remove the drive hub from the drive shaft,
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(Fig.18.31).
Fig.18.27
Fig.18.26
Fig.18.29
Fig.18.28
Fig.18.31
Fig.18.30
Fig.18.33
Fig.18.32
Fig.18.35
Fig.18.34
Fig.18.37
Fig.18.36
Fig.18.38
Fig.18.39
18.3 cHANGiNG tHe iNNer tUbe (All)
Ensure any remaining air is expelled by pressing the
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valve with a small screwdriver and squeezing the
tyre, (Fig.18.32 - 18.33).
Use a 6.0mm Allen key to undo the FIVE rim studs,
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(Fig18.34).
Lift the outer rim off, (Fig.18.35).
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Lift the tyre of the inner rim, (Fig.18.36).
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Gently get hold of the inner tube just behind the
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valve.
Carefully feed the tube out of the tyre, (Fig.18.37).
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Note:
Solid tyres are chemically bonded to the wheel
rims. These must be changed as a complete assembly.
to refit:
Place the tube inside the tyre and rest it on the outer
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rim.
Align the valve stem with the cut out on the rim,
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(Fig.18.38).
Face the valve stem outward, (Fig.18.38).
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Place the inner rim over the tyre, tube and outer rim.
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Align the cut out to fit over the valve stem and match
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it up to the cut out in the outer rim, (Fig.18.38).
Make sure the stud mounts are in line on both rims.
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Tighten the studs evenly in the sequence shown,
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going around once to close the rims and then again
to tighten fully taking, care not to pinch the tube,
(Fig.18.39).
Slowly inflate to the appropriate pressure.
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WArNiNG!
Do not use high pressure air delivery systems such
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as those found on garage forecourts, to inflate the
scooter tyres.
Always use a new inner tube.
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