Checking The Rim Run-Out - Husqvarna FE 350 2016 Repair Manual

14 WHEELS
Warning
secondary damage.
The spokes break due to being overloaded if they are too tightly tensioned. If the tension in the spokes
is too low, then lateral and radial run-out will form in the wheel. Other spokes will become looser as a
result.
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A loose spoke can unbalance the wheel and other spokes may loosen within a short period.
Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle.
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Checking the rim run-out

Incorrectly tensioned spokes impair the handling characteristic and result in
Danger of accidents
Check spoke tension regularly, and in particular on a new vehicle.
Info
If the spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload.
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Strike each spoke briefly using a screwdriver blade.
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The frequency of the sound depends on the spoke
length and spoke diameter.
If you hear different tone frequencies from different
spokes of equal length and diameter, this is an indica­
tion of different spoke tensions.
I You should hear a high note.
If the spoke tension differs:
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Correct the spoke tension.
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Check the spoke torque.
Guideline
Spoke nipple, front
wheel
Spoke nipple, rear
wheel
I Torque wrench set (58429094000)
M4.5 6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
M4.5 6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
(� p. 360)
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