Checking And Tightening The Spokes - Yamaha XVS1100(L) Service Manual

CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE SPOKES

CHECKING THE TIRES/
NOTE:
For tires with a direction of rotation mark 1 :
S Install the tire with the mark pointing in the
direction of wheel rotation.
S Align the mark 2 with the valve installation
point.
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CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE SPOKES
The following procedure applies to all of the
spokes.
1. Check:
S spoke 1
Bends/damage ! Replace.
Loose ! Tighten.
Tap the spokes with a screwdriver.
NOTE:
A tight spoke will emit a clear, ringing tone; a
loose spoke will sound flat.
2. Tighten:
S spoke
(with a spoke wrench 2 )
NOTE:
Be sure to tighten the spokes before and after
break-in.
3-35
INSP
ADJ
3 Nm (0.3 mSkg)