Checking Spoke Tension; Checking The Rim Run-Out - Husqvarna 701 Enduro 2017 Repair Manual

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» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value.
- Change the front brake disc. p. 103)
- Change the rear brake disc. (El p. 110)
Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking, and deformation.
» If the brake disc exhibits damage, cracking, or deformation:
- Change the front brake disc. (E8 p. 103)
- Change the rear brake disc. (El p. 110)
Checking spoke tension 14.5
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrectly tensioned spokes impair the handling characteristic and result in 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 lat­
eral and radial run-out will form in the wheel. Other spokes will become looser as a result.
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Check spoke tension regularly, and in particular on a new vehicle.
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A loose spoke can unbalance the wheel and other spokes may loosen within a short period.
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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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 indication of different spoke tensions.
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You should hear a high note.
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If the spoke tension differs:
- Correct the spoke tension.
Checking the rim run-out
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Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrectly tensioned spokes impair the handling characteristic and result in 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 lat­
eral and radial run-out will form in the wheel. Other spokes will become looser as a result.
A
Check spoke tension regularly, and in particular on a new vehicle.
Info
A loose spoke can unbalance the wheel and other spokes may loosen within a short period.
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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