WHEELS, TIRES 108
12.4Installing the rear wheel x
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danger of accidents No braking effect when operating the rear brake.
– After installing the rear wheel, always operate the foot brake until the pressure point is reached.
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Check the rear hub shock absorbers. x ( p. 109)
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– Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is broken or worn:
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Replace the wheel bearing. x
– Remove spacer . Clean and grease the mating surfaces of the spacers and the shaft
seal rings.
Long-life grease ( p. 199)
– Install the spacer.
– Clean and grease the thread of the wheel spindle and nut.
Long-life grease ( p. 199)
– Clean the fixing locations on the brake caliper support and swingarm.