Honda INTERCEPTOR 2002 Service Manual page 403

FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION / STEERING
W heel Balance
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NOTICE
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For optimum bal-
ance. the me bal-
ance mark (a pamt
dot on the s1de
wal/l must be Wheel balance directly affects the stability, handling
located next to the and overall safety of the motorcycle. Always check
balance when the tire has been removed from the
valve stem.
Remount the tire
if
rim.
necessary.
Note t he rotati ng direction marks on the w heel and
t ire.
Remove the dust seals from the wheel.
Mount t he wheel, tire and brake discs assembly in
an inspection stand.
Spin the wheel, allow it to stop, and mark the lowest
(heaviest) point of the wheel with a chalk.
Do this two or three times to verify the heaviest
area.
If the w heel is balanced, it will not stop consistently
i n the same position.
To bala nce the wheel, install wheel weights on t he
h ighest side of the rim, the side opposite t he chalk
m arks. Ad d just enough weigh t so the wheel will no
longer stop in the same position when it is spun. Do
not add more t han 60 grams to the wheel.
DISASSEMBLY
ABS type only.· Remove the bolts and front pulser ring from the
right brake disc.
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