Checking Cast Rim Runout - Buell 2002 X1 Handbook

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CHECKING CAST RIM RUNOUT

GENERAL
Check wheels for lateral and radial runout before installing a
new tire.
Rim Lateral Runout
1. See Figure 2-13. Install truing arbor in wheel hub and
place wheel in WHEEL TRUING AND BALANCING
STAND (Part No. HD-99500-80).
2. Tighten arbor nuts so hub will turn on its bearings.
3. Check rim lateral runout by placing a gauge rod or dial
indicator near the rim bead. Replace wheel if lateral
runout exceeds specification shown in
Rim Radial Runout
1. See Figure 2-14. Install truing arbor in wheel hub and
place wheel in WHEEL TRUING AND BALANCING
STAND (Part No. HD-99500-80).
2. Tighten arbor nuts so hub will turn on its bearings.
3. Check radial runout as shown. Replace wheel if runout
exceeds specification shown in
Table 2-4. Wheel Runout
MAXIMUM
WHEEL TYPE LATERAL
RUNOUT
Cast
(1.02 mm)
Aluminum P/M
(0.51 mm)
2-14
Table 2-4.
Table 2-4.
MAXIMUM
RADIAL
RUNOUT
0.040 in. 0.030 in.
(0.76 mm)
0.020 in. 0.020 in.
(0.51 mm)
b0757x2x
Wheel Truing and Balancing
Stand (Part No. HD-99500-80)
Figure 2-13. Checking Cast Rim Lateral Runout
b0758x2x
Wheel Truing and Balancing
Stand (Part No. HD-99500-80)
Figure 2-14. Checking Cast Rim Radial Runout
2.7
Gauge Rod
Gauge Rod
2002 Buell X1: Chassis