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CHAPTER 5. CHASSIS
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FRONTWHEEL
A. Removal
1. Remove front brake wire and speedom-
eter cab e from front brake shoe plate.
2. Remove cotter pin from front axle nut.
3. Remove front axle nut.
4. Raise the front wheel of the motorcycle
by placing a suitable stand under the
engine.
5. Remove the front wheel axle by simul-
taneously twisting and pulling out on
the axle. Then remove the wheel as-
sembly.
B. Front Axle Inspection
Remove any corrosion from axle with emery
cloth. Place the axle on a surface plate and
check for bends. If bent replace.
C. Front Wheel Inspection
1. Check for cracks, bends or warpage of
wheels. If a wheel is deformed or
cracked, it must be replaced.
2. Check wheel run-out
If deflection exceeds tolerance, check
wheel bearing or replace wheel as re-
quired.
Rim run-out limits:
Vertical -
Lateral —
- 0.7 mrr
1.3 mm
(0.028 in)
(0.051 in)
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D. Brake Shoe Wear Inspection
1. Measure the brake shoe thickness at 3
or 4 points. If beyond wear limits, re-
place brake shoe.
Brake shoe wear limit: 2 mm (0.08 in)
2. Remove any glazed areas from brake
shoes using coarse sandpaper.
E. Brake Drum Inspection
Oil or scratches on the inner surface or the
brake drum will impair braking performance
or result in abnormal noises.
Remove oil by wiping with a rag soaked in
lacquer thinner or solvent.
Remove scratches by lightly and evenly
polishing with emery cloth
F. Brake Shoe Plate Inspection
1. Remove the camshaft and grease, spar-
ingly if the cam face is worn, replace.
2. Check meter drive and driven gear for
any signs of galling, using Meter Gear
Bushing Remover. Replace as required.
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