Wheels and tires of motorcycle Kawasaki ZX-6R/ZX-600-J (2000-2002)

Wheels and tires exploded view
G: Apply grease. R: Replacement Parts. WL: Apply soap and water solution or rubber lubricant. T1: 20 N·m (2.0 kg·m, 14.5 ft·lb) T2: 125 N·m (13.0 kg·m, 92 ft·lb)

Wheels and tires specifications
ItemStandardService Limit Wheels (Rims): Rim runout:Axial: - - -0.5 mm Radial: - - -0.8 mm Axle runout/100 mm0.05 mm or less0.2 mm Wheel balance10 g or less- - - Balance weights10 g, 20 g, 30 g Tires: Air pressure: (when cold) FrontUp to 182 kg (401...

Front wheel — removal and installation
Removal Remove: Lower Fairing (see Frame chapter) Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts [A] Loosen: Right Side Axle Clamp Bolts [A] Axle [B] Raise the front wheel off the ground. Special Tool - Jack: 57001-1238 Pull out the axle to the right and drop the...

Rear wheel — removal and installation
Removal Remove the lower fairings (see Frame chapter). Using the jack [A], raise the rear wheel off the ground. Adjust the length of the jack legs [B], situate the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the ground. Special Tool - Jack: 57001-1238...

Wheel inspection
Raise the front/rear wheel off the ground. Special Tool - Jack: 57001-1238 Spin the wheel lightly, and check for roughness or binding. ★ If roughness or binding is found, replace the hub bearings. Inspect the wheel for small cracks, dents, bending,...

Axle inspection
Visually inspect the front and rear axle for damages. ★ If the axle is damaged or bent, replace it. Measure the axle runout with a dial gauge. ★ If axle runout exceeds the service limit, replace the axle. Axle Runout/100 mm: Standard: 0.05 mm or...

Wheels 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 various positions, it is...

Wheels balance adjustment
If the wheel always stops in one position, provisionally attach a balance weight [A] on the rim at the marking using adhesive tape. Rotate the wheel 1/4 turn [B], and see whether or not the wheel stops in this position. If it does, the correct...

Balance weight — removal and installation
Removal (a) When the tire is not on the rim. Push [A] the blade portion toward the outside with a regular tip screw driver, and slip the weight off the rim flange. Discard the used balance weight. (b) When the tire is on the rim. Pry [A] the balance...

Air pressure — inspection and adjustment
Measure the tire air pressure with an air pressure gauge [A] when the tires are cold (that is, when the motorcycle has not been ridden more than a mile during the past 3 hours). Adjust the tire air pressure according to the specifications if...

Tire inspection
As the tire tread wears down, the tire becomes more susceptible to puncture and failure. An accepted estimate is that 90% of all tire failures occur during the last 10% of tread life (90% worn). So it is false economy and unsafe to use the tires...

Tire — removal and installation
Removal Remove: Wheel (see Front Wheel Removal, Rear Wheel Removal) Disc(s) Valve Core (let out the air) To maintain wheel balance, mark the valve stem position on the tire with chalk so that the tire can be reinstalled in the same position. Chalk...

Hub bearing — removal and installation
Removal Remove the wheel, and take out the following. Collars Coupling (out of rear hub) Grease Seals Circlips [A] Special Tool - Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143 [B] Take the bearings [A] out of the hub. Caution! Do not lay the wheel on the ground...

Hub bearing inspection
Note. It is not necessary to remove any bearings for inspection. If any bearings are removed, they will need to be replaced with new ones. Spin [A] it by hand to check its condition. ★ If it is noisy, does not spin smoothly, or has any rough spots,...