Wheels - Honda 450X 2005 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

Refer to Safety Precautions on page 25.
Maintenance of spoke tension and wheel trueness
(roundness) is critical to safe motorcycle
operation. During the first 100 miles (150 km),
spokes will loosen more rapidly due to the initial
seating of the parts. Excessively loose spokes
may result in instability at high speeds and the
possible loss of control. It's also important that
the rim locks are secure to prevent tire slippage.
It is not necessary to remove the wheels to
perform the recommended service in the
Maintenance Schedule (pages 27 and 28).
However, information for wheel removal is
provided for emergency situations.
Wheel Rims & Spokes
(2)
(1) rim lock nut (3) spokes
(2) wheel rim (4) spoke nut
1. Inspect the wheel rims (2) and spokes (3) for
damage.
2. Tighten, any loose spoke nut (4) and rim lock
nut (1) to the specified torque:
Front Spoke Nut :
2.7 lbf·ft (3.68 N·m, 0.4 kgf·m)
Rear Spoke Nut :
2.7 lbf·ft (3.7 N·m, 0.4 kgf·m)
Rim Lock Nut :
9 lbf·ft (12 N·m, 1.2 kgf·m)
3. Check wheel rim runout. If runout is
noticeable, see the Honda Service Manual for
inspection instructions.
Axles & Wheel Bearings
See the Honda Service Manual for inspection
information:
1. Check the axle shaft for runout.
2. Check the condition of the wheel bearings.
(4)
(3)
(1)

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