Honda CBR650RA Shop Manual page 359

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Mount the wheel, tire and brake discs assembly in an
inspection stand [1].
Spin the wheel, allow it to stop, and mark the lowest
(heaviest) point of the wheel with a 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 the balance weights [1] on
the highest side of the rim, on 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 60 g (2.1 oz) to the wheel.
Press the weights by your hands firmly and make sure
they are not come off the rim.
• Stick-type balance weights should be used on this
motorcycle. Use genuine Honda balance weights.
– Before
adhesive from the rim thoroughly and clean the
area where new weights are to be placed with
degreasing agent. Take care not to scratch the rim
surface.
– Do not touch the adhesive surface of the weight
with your bare hands when installing.
– The balance weights are always replaced with
new ones whenever they are removed. Do not
reuse them.
• The weights are attached to the position at 5 mm
(0.2 in) from the side surface of the rim in the
direction as shown.
• If the weight exceeds 10 g, install same amount of
the balance weights on the right and left symmetrical
position.
installing the weights, remove
FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
[1]
5 mm (0.2 in)
any
[1]
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