Wheel Spokes; Wheel Rim Warpage - Husqvarna TC449 Workshop Manual

1 edition (08-2010) _Rev. 11-2010
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CHASSIS AND WHEELS

Wheel spokes

Make sure all nipples are firmly tightened (4.4 Nm, 0.45 Kgm, 3.2 ft/lb). Re-
tighten if needed. Improper tightening will affect motorcycle stability; for a quick
check, simply tap the spokes with the tip of a metal tool (such as a screwdriver):
a clear, crisp sound indicates proper tightening, a dull sound means that the
spokes need to be tightened.

Wheel rim warpage

The table below reports the allowed limits for wheel rim warpage. Exceeding
runout or out-of-round are generally due to worn bearings. When this is the case,
replace the bearings. If this does not solve the problem, change the wheel rim
or the wheel.
Side runout
Out-of-round
Y.15
Standard
less than 0.5 mm
less than 0.8 mm
Max limit
2 mm (0.078 in.)