2015 Kawasaki KLX140 Owners Manual - Page 79
2015 Kawasaki KLX140 Manual
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78 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT There is a bead protector on the both wheels. The bead protector prevents the tire and tube from slipping on the rim and damaging the valve stem. Valve stem damage may cause the tube to leak, necessitating tube replacement. In order to keep the tire and tube in position on the rim, inspect the bead protector before riding and tighten it if necessary. Tighten the valve stem nut finger tight only. Bead Protector 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 • • ○The NOTE welding spot of the rim may show excessive runout. Disregard this when measuring rim runout. A. Bead Protector