Checking The Spoke Tension - Husqvarna FC 450 2014 Repair Manual

WHEELS
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Checkin the spoke tension
Warning
Danger of accidents
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Ensure that the spoke tension is correct.
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A loose spoke causes wheel imbalance and rapidly leads to more loose spokes.
If the spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload.
Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle.
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Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at multiple points on each
brake disc to ensure it is at least thickness f).
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Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the
brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limit
Front
Rear
If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
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Change the front brake disc.
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Change the rear brake disc.
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Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking, and deformation.
If the brake disc exhibits damage, cracking, or deformation:
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Change the front brake disc.
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Change the rear brake disc.
Instable handling due to incorrect spoke tension.
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Briefly strike each spoke with the tip of a screwdriver.
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The tone frequency depends on the length of the spoke and the spoke
diameter.
If you hear different tone frequencies from different spokes of equal length
and diameter, this is an indication of different spoke tensions.
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You should hear a high note.
If the spoke tension varies:
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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
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Torque wrench with various accessories in set (58429094000) (or p. 221)
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2.5 mm (0.098 in)
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3.5 mm (0.138 in)
M4.5 5 ... 6 Nm (3.7 ...
4.4 lbf ft)
M4.5 5 ... 6 Nm (3.7 ...
4.4 lbf ft)
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