Wheels and tires of motorcycle Kawasaki VN900 Vulcan (2006-2024)

Wheels/tires exploded view
No. Fastener Torque Remarks N·m kgf·m ft·lb 1 Front Axle Nut 108 11.0 79.7 2 Front Axle Clamp Bolt 20 2.0 15 3 Rear Axle Nut 108 11.0 79.7 4 Spoke Nipples 5.2 0.53 46 in·lb 5. Axle Cap (Europe Models). G: Apply grease. R: Replacement Parts. WL:...

Wheels/tires specifications
Item Standard Service Limit Wheels (Rims) Rim Runout: Radial TIR0.8 mm (0.03 in.) 2.0 mm (0.079 in.) Axial 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) 2.0 mm (0.079 in.) Axle Runout/100 mm (3.94 in.) Front less than 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) 0.2 mm (0.008 in.) Rear less than 0.03...

Wheels/tires special tools
Rim Protector: 57001-1063 Bearing Remover Shaft, 9: 57001-1265 Bead Breaker Assembly: 57001-1072 Bearing Remover Head, ∅15×∅17: 57001-1267 Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129 Bearing Remover Head, ∅20×∅22: 57001-1293 Jack: 57001-1238

Front wheel removal
Unscrew the front brake caliper mounting bolts [A] and remove the brake caliper [B] with the brake hose installed. For the Europe Models, remove the axle caps. Loosen: Front Axle Clamp Bolt [A] Front Axle [B] Remove: Front Fender (see Front fender...

Front wheel installation
Apply grease to the seal lips. Fit the collars [A] on the both side of the hub. The collars are identical. Insert the axle from the right side of the wheel. Torque - Front Axle Nuts: 108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m, 79.7 ft·lb) Install: Front Fender Tighten:...

Rear wheel removal
Remove: Muffler (see Muffler removal in the Engine Top End chapter) Using the jack [A] under the frame pipe, lift the rear wheel off the ground. Caution! Be sure to put the front wheel ON the ground when removing the rear wheel, or the motorcycle...

Rear wheel installation
Apply grease to the grease seal of the wheel. Insert the collars [A] on both sides of the hub. Place the suitable stand (about 30 mm (1.2 in.) thickness) under the installing wheel. Rise the jack until the wheel clear the rear fender. Install the...

Rim and spokes — removal and installation
Rim and spokes removal Remove the tire and tube. Remove the rubber band. Tape or wire all the spokes intersections so that the spokes don't get mixed up, and unscrew the nipples from all the spokes with a screwdriver, separate the rim from the...

Wheels balance inspection and adjustment
Balance inspection Remove the wheel. Support the wheel so that it can be spun freely. Spin the wheel lightly, and mark [A] the wheel at the top when the wheel stops. Repeat this procedure several times. If the wheel stops of its own accord in...

Tire — removal and installation
Air pressure inspection/adjustment Refer to the Tire air pressure inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter. Tire tread inspection Refer to the Tire tread wear inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter. Tire removal Caution! Do not lay the...

Hub bearing — removal and installation
Hub bearing removal Remove the wheel, and take out the following. Caution! Do not lay the wheel on the ground with the disc facing down. This can damage or warp the disc. Place blocks under the wheel so that the disc does not touch the ground....