Front Wheel Inspection - Honda VT600C Shadow VLX Service Manual

FRONT W H E E L/SUSPEN S I O N/STEE R I N G
I N S P E CT I O N
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AXLE
Set the axle in V blocks and measure the runout .
Actual ru nout is the tota l i n dicator reading .
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SERVICE LIMIT: 0 . 2 mm (0 . 0 1 in)
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WHEEL
Check the spokes and tighten any that are loose .
TORQU E : 4 N • m (0.4 kg-m, 2 . 9 ft-lbl
Check the rim runout by placing the wheel on a truing stand .
Then spin the wheel with hand, and read the runout using a
dial indicator.
SERVICE LIMITS :
RADIAL: 2 . 0 mm (0.08 in)
AXIAL: 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
CAUTION
• Wheel balance directly a f f ects the stability, handling and over­
all safety of the motorcycle. A lways check balance when the
tire has been removed from the rim .
NOTE
For optimum balance, the tire balance mark (a paint dot on
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the sidewall) must be located next to the valve stem.
Remount the tire if necessary .
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Mount the front wheel in a inspection stand .
Spin the wheel, allow it to stop, and mark the lowest
(heaviest) part of the wheel with chalk. Do this two or three
times to verify the heaviest area.
If the wheel is balanced, it will not stop consistently i n the
same position.
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FRONT AXLE
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VALVE
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BALANCE MARK
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