Front Wheel - Buell S1 Lightning Workshop Manual

GENERAL
Good handling and maximum tire mileage are directly related
to the care of wheels and tires. Regularly inspect wheels and
tires for damage and wear. If handling problems occur, check
the TROUBLESHOOTING guide in Section 1 or see the table
below for a list of probable causes.
See TIRES AND WHEELS in Section 1. Keep tires inflated to
the recommended air pressure. Always balance the wheel
after replacing a tire.
1
WARNING
Do not inflate any tire beyond its maximum inflation pres-
sure as specified on tire sidewall. Overinflation may
cause tire to suddenly deflate leading to personal injury.
TROUBLESHOOTING
See Figure 2-3. Check tire inflation pressure at least once
each week. At the same time, inspect tire tread for punctures,
cuts, breaks and other damage. Repeat the inspection before
long trips.
CHECK FOR
1. Loose axle nuts.
2. Excessive side-play or radial (up-and-
down) play in wheel hubs.
3. Alignment of rear wheel in frame or
with front wheel.
4. Rims and tires out-of-true sideways;
should not be more than 0.080 in.
(2.03 mm).
5. Rims and tires out-of-round or eccen-
tric with hub; should not be more than
0.090 in. (2.29 mm).
6. Irregular or peaked front tire wear.
7. Correct tire inflation.
8. Correct tire and wheel balance.
9. Steering head bearings.
10. Damper tubes.
11. Shock absorbers.
12. Swingarm bearings.
2-6
WHEELS
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Figure 2-3. Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
Table 2-3. Wheel Service
Tighten front axle nut (metric) to 48-53 ft-lbs (65.1-71.9 Nm). Tighten rear
axle nut (metric) to 66-73 ft-lbs (89.5-98.9 Nm).
Replace wheel hub bearings.
Check WHEEL BALANCING
under SWINGARM on page
Replace rims. See TIRES, INSTALLATION
See Item 4 above.
Replace as described under
(page 2-11) and TIRES (page
Inflate tires to correct pressure. See
Static balance may be satisfactory if dynamic balancing facilities are not
available. However, dynamic balancing is strongly recommended.
Correct adjustment and replace pitted or worn bearings. See
AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY
Check for leaks. See FRONT FORK
Check damping action and mounts. See
Check for looseness. See SWINGARM
REMEDY
on page 2-17 or repair swingarm as described
2-33.
on page 2-16.
FRONT WHEEL (page 2-8), REAR WHEEL
2-15).
SPECIFICATIONS on
on page 2-32.
on page 2-28.
SWINGARM on page
on page 2-33.
page 2-1.
FORK STEM
2-33.