Checking And Tightening The Spokes - Yamaha XV1600A1999 Service Manual

CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE SPOKES

CHECKING THE TIRES/
WARNING
S After mounting a new tire, ride conserva-
tively for a while to become accustomed to
the "feel" of the new tire and to allow the
tire to seat itself properly in the rim. Failure
to do so could lead to an accident with pos-
sible injury to the rider or damage to the
motorcycle.
S After a tire has been repaired or replaced,
be sure to tighten the tire air valve stem
locknut 4 to specification.
NOTE:
For tires with a direction of rotation mark 5 :
S Install the tire with the mark pointing in the
direction of wheel rotation.
S Align the mark 6 with the valve installation
point.
Tire air valve stem locknut
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CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE SPOKES
The following procedure applies to all of the
spokes.
1. Check:
S spoke
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.
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CHK
ADJ
1.5 Nm (0.15 mSkg)