Spoke Nipple Tightness - Suzuki VS1400 Owner's Manual

!WARNING
An improperly repaired, installed, or bal-
anced tire can cause loss of control or
shorten tire life.
• Ask your SUZUKI dealer or qualified
mechanic to perform tire repair, replace-
ment, and balancing because proper
tools and experience are required.
• Install tires according to the rotation
direction shown by arrows on the side-
wall of each tire.

SPOKE NIPPLE TIGHTNESS

Check the tension to verify the tightness
of the spoke nipples. The tension of the
spokes can be checked by squeezing
the spokes with your fingers. If a spoke
nipple is loose, the spoke will bend
more than the others. The tension can
also be checked by hitting the spokes
with a small metal bar. If the spoke nip-
ple is loose, its sound will be dull.
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