Wheels — inspection and repair 1. Position the motorcycle on its centrestand If fitted or on an auxiliary stand. When checking the front wheel, support the bike so that it is raised off the ground. Clean the wheels thoroughly to remove mud and dirt that may interfere with the...
Wheels — alignment check 1. Misalignment of the wheels, which may be due to a cocked rear wheel or a bent frame or fork yokes, can cause strange and possibly serious handling problems. If the frame or yokes are at fault, repair by a frame specialist or replacement with new...
Front wheel — removal and installation Removal 1. Position the motorcycle on its centrestand if fitted or on an auxiliary stand and support it so that the front wheel is off the ground. Always make sure the motorcycle Is property supported. 2. Displace the brake calipers ( see Section 4...
Rear wheel — removal and installation XL600V-H and V-L models (1987 to 1990) Removal 1. Position the motorcycle on its centrestand if fitted or on an auxiliary stand and support it so that the rear wheel is off the ground. Always make sure the motorcycle is properly supported. 2. Fully...
Wheel bearings — removal, inspection and installation Front wheel bearings Note: Always replace the wheel bearings in pairs. Never replace the bearings individually. Avoid using a high pressure cleaner on the wheel bearing area. 1. Remove the wheel, and if not already done remove the speedometer drive...
Tyres — general information and fitting General information 1. The wheels fitted to all models are designed to take tubed tyres only. Tyre sizes are given in the Specifications at the beginning of this chapter. 2. Refer to the Daily (pre-ride) checks listed at the beginning of this manual...