Exhaust System; Wheels/Tires; Tie-Rod And Joint Boot - Honda SXS700M4 Service Manual

EXHAUST SYSTEM
Start the engine and inspect the exhaust system for
leaks. Stop the engine and check for any sign of
exhaust gas leakage.
WHEELS/TIRES
INSPECTION
Tire pressure
Check the tire pressure with the lire pressure gauge .
should be checked
when the tires are
RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE
cold.
FRONT:
Up to 300 kg (661 Ibs) load :
70 kPa (0.7 kg/cm 2, 10 psi)
Up to maximum weight capacity:
70 kPa (0.7 kg/cm 2, 10 psi)
REAR :
Up
to
300 kg (661 Ibs) load :
80 kPa (0.8 kglcm2,
12
psi)
Up to maximum weight capacity :
120 kPa (1 .2
kg/cm 2,
18 psi)
Check the tires for cu ts, embedded nails, or other
damage.
Measure the tread depth at the center of the tires in al
least three locations, using a tire depth gauge .
Replace the tires when the tread depth reaches the
following limit.
MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH (Front/Rear): 4 mm (0.2 in)
Raise the wheels off the ground and check the bearings
in the hub for excessive play
or
abnormal noise .
Check the wheels for crack , deformation or damage.
Check the wheel nut are tightened . Torque any loose
nut.
TORQUE: Front/Rear: 133 N ·m (13.6 kgf·m , 981bHt)
TIE-ROD AND JOINT BOOT
Raise the front wheel off the ground.
Check the tie-rod joint nuts for looseness.
Check the ball joint boots of the tie-rod [1] for tears or
other damage.
Check for any looseness of the tie-rod ball Joints
[21
by
holding and attempting to move the wheel at the top
and bottom and at the front and rear.
If any looseness is noted, inspect the following .
- tie-rod (page 17- 12) and ball joint (page 17-9)
- knuckle bearing (page 19-10)
MAINTENANCE
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