Checking And Tightening The Spokes - Yamaha XT660R 2004 Service Manual

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CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE SPOKES

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CHECKING THE TIRES/
WARNING
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New tires have a relatively low grip on the
road surface until they have been slightly
worn. Therefore, approximately 100 km
should be traveled at normal speed before
any high-speed riding is done.
NOTE:
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For tires with a direction of rotation mark 1:
• Install the tire with the mark pointing in the
direction of wheel rotation.
• Align the mark 2 with the valve installation
point.
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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 spokes with a screwdriver.
NOTE:
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A tight spoke will emit a clear, ringing tone; a
loose spoke will sound flat.
2. Tighten:
• spoke
(with a spoke wrench 2)
NOTE:
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Be sure to tighten the spokes before and after
break in.
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CHK
ADJ
3 Nm (0.3 m · kg, 2.2 ft · lb)