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5-4
WHEELS, TIRES, TUBES
A. Wheel Inspection
Wheels should be inspected frequently. Wheel run-out
and balancing is discussed in Chapter 5-1. I n addition,
wheels must be carefully inspected for small cracks,
bends or warpage. A ny wheel damaged or beyond
specified limits should be replaced. Do not attempt
t o straiqhten a bent wheel.
WARNING:
XS750D aluminum wheels are not
designed for use with tubeless tires.
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B. Tire, Tube Removal
1. Remove valve cap, valve core and valve stem
lock nut.
2. When al l air is out of tube, separate tire bead
from rim (both sides) by stepping on tire with
your foot.
3.
two
Use
(2) wide, flat tire irons with rounded
edges t o work the tire bead over the edge of
the rim, starting 180° opposite the tube stem.
Be careful not t o pinch the tubeas you do this.
4. After you have worked one side of the tire
completely off the rim, slip the tube out. Be
very careful not t o damage the stem while
pushing it back out of the rim hole.
I f you are changing the tire itself,
NOTE:
then finish the removal by working the second
bead
o ff the rim.
C. Installation
Reinstall the tire and tube by reversing the disassembly
procedure. After the tube has been installed, but
before the tire has been completely slipped onto the
rim, put a small amount of air into the tube. This re-
moves any creases that might exist. Release the air
and continue with reassembly. After the tire has been
completely slipped onto the rim, make sure the stem
comes out of the hole in the rim at a right angle t o
the rim. Finally, inflate the tire.
Normal riding
Front Tire
Rear Tire
1.8 kg/cm!
2.0 kg/cm!
(26 psi )
Make sure the wheel is balanced every time
NOTE:
the tire is replaced. (Refer t o Front Wheel Inspection.)
5-5 FRONT FORKS
A. Removal and Disassembly
1. Disconnect speedometer cable. Disconnect
brake calipers and remove front wheel. Place
wooden wedge or other object into caliper
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assemblies t o keep brake pads from falling
out. Remove front fender.
2. Loosen pinch bolts on steering stem and
crown and remove fork.
Remove fork tube caps, spring clips, spring
3.
stopper seats, and oil drain screws. Drain fork
oil.
4. Remove Allen b ol t from bottom of fork
assembly. Pull inner tube out of outer tube.
5. T o remove fork seal, pull off dust cover.
Remove spring clip over oil seal. P r y out oil
seal, being careful to not damage the fork tube.
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