Task #11 - Wheels & Tires - Honda VT750DC ACE Service Interval And Recommended Maintenance Manual

Task #11 - Wheels & Tires
While making sure the fork is not allowed to move, raise the front wheel and check for play. Turn the wheel
and check that it rotates smoothly with no unusual noises.
If faults are suspect, inspect the wheel bearings. Take note that it is often found that the front wheel bearing
on the right-hand side will wear out faster than all the others. This is because that wheel bearing is exposed to
rain and moisture due to the left-hand leaning stance of the bike on it's side stand and the natural way the tire
sits turned to the left.
Inspect the spokes for loosen by tapping them with a screwdriver. They should sound clearly and all alike. If
one sounds different or makes a "dull" sound, then tighten it with a spoke wrench or something similar. The
torque should be 2.9 foot pounds (4 N-m).
Now raise the rear wheel and check for play and for spoke tightness as well. With the rear tire, you can have
play in the wheel bearings and ALSO the swing arm pivot bearings, so if you suspect any faults, make sure you
isolate which area it comes from (wheel bearings or pivot bearings).
Check the tire pressures according the values below...
Load under 90 kg (200 lb) = Front-29 psi, Rear-29 psi
Load over 90 kg (200 lb) = Front-29 psi, Rear-36 psi
Maximum Load = 170 kg (375 lb)
Stock Tire Sizes:
120/90-17 64S (front)
170/80-15 M/C 77S (rear)
Stock Brands:
Dunlop - D404F (front) + D404 (rear)
Bridgestone - G701 (front) + G702 (rear)
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