Checking The Front Wheel - Yamaha VMX12 2001 Service Manual

FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCS
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CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL

1. Check:
• front wheel axle
Roll the front wheel axle on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
WARNING
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Do not attempt to straighten a bent front
wheel axle.
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2. Check:
• tire
• front wheel
Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" and
"CHECKING THE WHEELS" in chapter 3.
3. Measure:
• radial wheel runout 1
• lateral wheel runout 2
Over the specified limits → Replace.
Radial wheel runout limit
1 mm
Lateral wheel runout limit
0.5 mm
4. Check:
• collar
Damage/wear → Replace.
5. Check:
• wheel bearings
Front wheel turns roughly or is loose →
Replace the wheel bearings.
• oil seals
Damage/wear → Replace.
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