Honda Motorcycle Service Manual page 68

MAINTENANCE
Check the pressure of each tire with a pressure gauge.
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Inspect the spokes for looseness by tapping them with a
screwdriver.
If a spoke does not sound clearly, or if it sounds different from
the other spokes, tighten
it.
Tap on the spokes and be sure that the clear metallic sound of
the same tone can be heard on all spokes.
NOTE
.
The spoke nipples are made of soft material. Be sure to
tighten the spokes with the proper size spoke wrench.
After tightening, check the rim for runout.
Check tire pressures when the tires are cold to assure ac-
curate, comparative measurements. Checking tires after they
SPOKE WRENCH
are warm will give inaccurate readings.
Riding with incorrect tire pressure can affect and impair
steering response and may result i n a sudden tire
deflation.
CAUTION
.
Operation without optimum tire pressure will cause
uneven tire wear.
Tire pressure specifications differ with each model. Refer to
the Model Specific manual for the correct pressures.
Check for cracks and damage to the tire tread and walls and
replace the tire if necessary.
Check for nails, pieces of metal and stones etc. which may
have become lodged within the tread or embedded in the tires.
Tread depth can be observed directly or by use of the depth
gauge. .
If the tread depth is below minimum tread depth the tire
should be replaced.
Replace the tire if the wear limit indicator can be observed.
Check also for uneven wear of the tires.
NOTE
.
Wear indicators "A" are distributed at several locations
around the tire's side wall for ease of inspection.
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Date of Issue : March, 1995
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