Checking and tightening the spokes (Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star)

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The following procedure applies to all of the spokes.

1. Check: spoke (1)

Bends/damage → Replace.

Loose → Tighten.

Tap the spokes with a screwdriver.

Note: A tight spoke will emit a clear, ringing tone; a loose spoke will sound flat.

2. Tighten: spoke: 3 Nm (0.3 m·kg) (with a spoke wrench (2))

Note: Be sure to tighten the spokes before and after break-in.

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Article about repair motorcycles «Yamaha Drag Star XVS 1100» (1998-2008): «Checking and tightening the spokes»: https://motoinstruction.ru/en/Yamaha/DragStar/XVS1100/owner/service/114239 <a href="https://motoinstruction.ru/en/Yamaha/DragStar/XVS1100/owner/service/114239">Checking and tightening the spokes</a> - article about repair motorcycles «Yamaha Drag Star XVS 1100» (1998-2008) from section «Maintenance». [url=https://motoinstruction.ru/en/Yamaha/DragStar/XVS1100/owner/service/114239]Checking and tightening the spokes[/url] - article about repair motorcycles «Yamaha Drag Star XVS 1100» (1998-2008) from section «Maintenance».