Checking The Brake Hoses; Checking The Wheels; Checking And Tightening The Spokes - Yamaha XT1200Z 2010 Service Manual

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1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
• Rear brake pad wear limit "a"
Out of specification → Replace the brake
pads as a set.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-52.
Brake pad lining thickness (in-
ner)
5.8 mm (0.23 in)
Limit
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Brake pad lining thickness (out-
er)
5.8 mm (0.23 in)
Limit
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
a
a
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CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSES

The following procedure applies to all of the
brake hoses and brake hose holders.
1. Check:
• Brake hoses
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• Brake hose holders
Loose → Tighten the holder bolts.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the brake
several times.
4. Check:
• Brake hose
Brake fluid leakage → Replace the damaged
hose.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-36,
"REAR BRAKE" on page 4-52 and "ABS (An-
ti-Lock Brake System)" on page 4-66.
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CHECKING THE WHEELS

The following procedure applies to both of the
wheels.
1. Check:
• Wheel
Damage/out-of-round → Replace.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
EWA13260
WARNING
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
TIP
After a tire or wheel has been changed or re-
placed, always balance the wheel.
2. Measure:
• Radial wheel runout
• Lateral wheel runout
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL"
on page 4-23 and "CHECKING THE REAR
WHEEL" on page 4-32.
3. Check:
• Wheel bearings
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL"
on page 4-23 and "CHECKING THE REAR
WHEEL" on page 4-32.
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CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE SPOKES

The following procedure applies to all of the
spokes.
1. Check:
• Spoke "1"
Bends/damage → Replace.
Loose → Tighten.
Tap the spoke with a screwdriver.
TIP
A tight spoke will emit a clear, ringing tone; a
loose spoke will sound flat.
2. Tighten:
• Spoke
Spoke
6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
TIP
• Tighten the spoke with a hexagon wrench (5.0
mm) "1".
• Be sure to tighten the spoke before and after
break-in.
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