Wheel Balancing - Honda Gold Wing GL1200D Shop Manual

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GL12000' GL1200A
WHEEL BALANCING
CAUTION'
Wlreel balance directly affects the stability,
handling and orerafl safety of the motorcycle.
Always check balance wilen the tire has been
remol'ed from tile rim.
NOTE:
For optimum balance, the tire balance mark
(a paint dot on the sidewall) must be located
next to the valve stem. Remount the tire
if necessary.
Tl RE BALANCE MARK
VALVE STEM
WHEEL/STEERING
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Mount the wheel, tire and brake disc assembly in an
inspection stand. (If a stand is not available, mount
the wheel on its axle and clamp the axle in a vise.)
Spin the wheel, allow it to stop, and mark the
lowest (heaviest) part of the wheel with chalk. Do
this two or three times to verify the heaviest area.
If the wheel is balanced, it will not stop consistently
in the same position.
To balance the wheel, install wheel weights on the
highest side of the rim, the side opposite the chalk
marks. Add just enough weight so the wheel will no
longer stop in the same position when it's spun.
Do not add more than 60 grams.
INSPECTION STAND
WHEEL WEIGHT
12-15