2015 Kawasaki KLX110 Owners Manual - Page 83
2015 Kawasaki KLX110 Manual
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82 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT The spokes on both wheels must all be securely and evenly tightened and not be allowed to loosen. Unevenly tightened or loose spokes will cause the rim to warp, the nipples and spokes to fatigue more quickly, and the spokes to break. Spokes and Rims j Set up a dial gauge on the side of the rim and rotate the wheel to measure its axial runout. The difference between the highest and lowest readings is the amount of runout. Set up the dial gauge on the inner circumference of the rim and rotate the wheel to measure its radial runout. The difference between the highest and lowest readings is the amount of runout. A certain amount of rim warpage (runout) can be corrected by recentering the rim, that is, by loosening some spokes and tightening other to change the position of certain portions of the rim. If the rim is badly bent, however, it should be replaced. Rim Runout • • A. Spoke Wrench