Checking Cast Rim Runout - Buell Blast 2014 Service Manual

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CHECKING CAST RIM RUNOUT

GENERAL
Check wheels for lateral and radial runout before installing a
new tire.
Rim Lateral Runout
1. See Figure 2-18. Install truing arbor in wheel hub and
place wheel in WHEEL TRUING AND BALANCING
STAND (Part No. HD-99500-80).
2. Tighten arbor nuts so hub will turn on its bearings.
3. Check rim lateral runout by placing a gauge rod or dial
indicator near the rim bead. Replace wheel if lateral
runout exceeds specification shown in
Rim Radial Runout
1. See Figure 2-19. Install truing arbor in wheel hub and
place wheel in WHEEL TRUING AND BALANCING
STAND (Part No. HD-99500-80).
2. Tighten arbor nuts so hub will turn on its bearings.
3. Check radial runout as shown. Replace wheel if runout
exceeds specification shown in
Table 2-7. Cast Wheel Runout
MEASUREMENT
MAXIMUM LATERAL RUNOUT
MAXIMUM RADIAL RUNOUT
Table 2-7.
Table 2-7.
in. mm
0.040 1.02
0.030 0.76
a0205x2x
Figure 2-18. Checking Cast Rim Lateral Runout using
Wheel Truing and Balancing Stand
(Part No. HD-99500-80)
a0206x2x
Figure 2-19. Checking Cast Rim Radial Runout using
Wheel Truing and Balancing Stand
(Part No. HD-99500-80)
2004 Buell P3: Chassis
2.8
Gauge Rod
Gauge Rod
2-17