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Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the rear wheel stand. ( p. 70)
– Remove the rear wheel. ( p. 103)
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Main work
–
Check bearing
.
» If the bearing is damaged or worn:
– Replace the bearings.
–
Check rubber dampers
of the rear hub for damage and wear.
» If the rubber dampers of the rear hub are damaged or worn:
– Change all rubber dampers in the rear hub.
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– Lay the rear wheel on a workbench with the rear sprocket facing upwards and insert the
wheel spindle in the hub.
–
To check play
, hold the rear wheel tight and try to turn the rear sprocket with your
hand.
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Measure the play on the outside of the rear sprocket.
Play in rubber dampers, rear wheel ≤ 5 mm (≤ 0.2 in)
»
If clearance
larger than the specified value:
– Change all rubber dampers in the rear hub.
Finishing work
– Install the rear wheel. ( p. 104)
– Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the wheel stand. ( p. 71)
– Check the chain tension. ( p. 79)