Wheels/Tires - Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
WHEELS/TIRES
Tap on the spokes
and be sure that the
same clear metallic
sound can be heard
on all spokes.
Support the motorcycle securely and raise the front
wheel off the ground.
Hold the front fork leg and move the front wheel
sideways forcefully to see if the wheel bearings are
worn.
For front wheel service (page 15-13).
Support the motorcycle securely and raise the rear
wheel off the ground.
Hold the swingarm and move the rear wheel side­
ways with the force to see if the wheel bearings are
worn.
For rear wheel service (page 16-6).
Inspect the spokes for looseness by tapping them
with a screwdriver.
If a spoke does not sound clearly, or if it sounds dif ­
ferent from the other spokes, tighten it to the speci ­
fied torque. .
TOOL:
SRok~wrench
07JMA·MR60100
'TORQUE: 4.2 N'm (0.4 kgf·m, 3.1 Ibf·ft)
Check the tire pressure with a tire pressure gauge
when the tires are cold.
RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE:
Up to 90 kg (200 Ibs) load:
Front: 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2
,
29 psi)
Rear: 200 kPa (2.00 kgflcm 2
,
29 psi)
Up to maximum weight capacity:
Front: 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2
,
29 psi)
Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2
,
36 psi)
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