Wheel Rim Inspection - Honda GL1800 Service Manual

WHEEL RIM INSPECTION

Remove the axle cap from the rear wheel.
Check the rim runout by placing the wheel in a tru-
ing stand.
Spin the wheel slowly and read the runout using a
dial indicator.
Actual runout is 1/2 the total indicator reading.
SERVICE LIMITS: Radial: 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
WHEEL BALANCE
• Mount the tire with the arrow facing in the nor-
Wheel balance
mal direction of rotation.
directly affects the
• The wheel balance must be checked when the
stability, handling
tire is remounted.
and overall safety of
• For optimum balance, the tire balance mark (a
the motorcycle.
paint dot on the side wall) must be located next
Carefully check bal-
to the valve stem. Remount the tire if necessary.
ance before rein-
stalling the wheel.
Mount the wheel and tire assembly on an 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
in the same position.
To balance the wheel, install a balance weight on
the lightest side of the spoke, the side opposite the
chalk marks. Add just enough weight so the wheel
will no longer stop in the same position when it is
spun.
Do not add more than 70 g (2.5 oz) to the rear wheel.
Install the axle cap.
Axial: 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
IRE BALANCE MARK
(left side wall)
NSPECT ON STAND
VALVE S EM
14-15