Checking The Spoke Tension; Front Wheel; Removing The Front Wheel - Husqvarna FC 350 2014 Repair Manual

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WHEELS
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Checking the s�oke tension
Warning
Danger of accidents
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Ensure that the spoke tension is correct.
Info
A loose spoke causes wheel imbalance and rapidly leads to more loose spokes.
If the spokes are too tight, they can break due to local overload.
Check the spoke tension regularly, especially on a new motorcycle.
14.5

Front wheel

Removing the front wheel

14.5.1
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Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at several places on the
disk to see if it conforms to measurement f).
Info
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Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the
brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limit
Front
Rear
If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
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Change the brake disc.
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Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking and deformation.
If the brake disc shows signs of damage, cracking or deformation:
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Change the brake disc.
Instable handling due to incorrect spoke tension.
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Briefly strike each spoke with the tip of a screwdriver.
Info
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The tone frequency depends on the length of the spoke and the spoke
diameter.
If you hear different tone frequencies from different spokes of equal length
and diameter, this is an indication of different spoke tensions.
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You should hear a high note.
If the spoke tension varies:
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Correct the spoke tension.
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Check the spoke torque.
Guideline
Spoke nipple, front wheel
Spoke nipple, rear wheel
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Torque wrench with various accessories in set (58429094000) (or p. 223)
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (or p. 10)
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2.5 mm (0.098 in)
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3.5 mm (0.138 in)
M4.5
5 ... 6 Nm (3.7 ...
4.4 lbf ft)
M4.5
5 ... 6 Nm (3.7 ...
4.4 lbf ft)
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