FASTENER | TORQUE VALUE | |
Axle, front, nut | 60-65 ft·lbs | 81-88 Nm |
Axle, rear, nut | 95-105 ft·lbs | 129-142 Nm |
Good handling and maximum tire mileage are directly related to the care of wheels and tires. Regularly inspect wheels and tires for damage and wear. If handling problems occur, see 1.28 TROUBLESHOOTING or refer to Table 2-13 for a list of probable causes.
Keep tires inflated to the recommended air pressure. Always balance the wheel after replacing a tube or tire.
Table 2-13. Wheel service chart
CHECK FOR | REMEDY |
Loose axle nuts. | Tighten front axle nut to 60-65 ft·lbs (81-88 Nm). |
Tighten rear axle nut to 95-105 ft·lbs (129-142 Nm). | |
Excessive side-play or radial (up-and-down) play in wheel hubs. | Replace wheel hub bearings. See 2.5 WHEELS, Sealed Wheel Bearings. |
Loose spokes. | Tighten or replace spokes. See 2.6 WHEEL LACING and 2.7 CHECKING AND TRUING WHEELS. |
Alignment of rear wheel in frame or with front wheel. | Check rear wheel alignment as described in this section or repair rear fork as described in 2.23 REAR FORK. |
Rims and tires lateral runout more than 1/32 in (0.76 mm). | True wheels, replace rims or replace spokes. See 2.6 WHEEL LACING and 2.7 CHECKING AND TRUING WHEELS. |
Rims and tires vertical runout not be more than 1/32 in (0.76 mm). | |
Irregular or peaked front tire wear. | Replace as described in 2.5 WHEELS and 2.4 TIRES. |
Correct tire inflation. | Inflate tires to correct pressure. See 1.8 TIRES AND WHEELS. |
Correct tire and wheel balance. | Static balance may be satisfactory if dynamic balancing facilities are not available. However, dynamic balancing is strongly recommended. |
Steering head bearings. | Replace pitted or worn bearings. Adjust fall-away. See 2.21 FORK STEM AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. |
Damper tubes. | Check for leaks. See 2.19 FRONT FORK: XL MODELS or 2.20 FRONT FORK: XR 1200X. |
Shock absorbers. | Check damping action and mounting stud bushings. See 2.24 SHOCK ABSORBERS. |
Rear fork bearings. | Check for looseness. See 2.23 REAR FORK. |