Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143
Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129
Jack: 57001-1238
Bearing Remover Head, </>15 × ф17: 57001-1267
Bearing Remover Shaft, 013: 57001-1377
10-6 WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels (Rims)
Remove the cap.
Remove the cotter pin [A] and loosen the front axle nut [B].
Raise the front wheel off the ground using the jack.
Special Tool - Jack: 57001-1238
Remove the speedometer cable lower end [A].
Remove the nut and pull out the axle [B] to the right, and remove the front wheel, speedometer gear housing, and collars.
Caution
Do not lay the front wheel on the ground with the disc facing down. This can damage or warp the disc. Place blocks under the wheel so that the disc does not touch the ground.
Front Wheel Installation
• Install the speedometer gear housing so that its projections [A] fit into the gear drive notches [B] in the wheel hub. Fit the collar on the right hand side of the hub.
Fit the speedometer gear housing stop [A] to the fork leg stop [B].
Tighten the axle nut.
Torque - Front Axle Nut: 88 N·m (9.0 kgf·m, 65 ft·lb)
• Install the speedometer cable lower end. Check the front brake.
A warning
Do not attempt to drive the motorcycle until a full brake lever is obtained by pumping the brake lever until the pads are against the disc. The brake will not function on the first application of the lever if this is not done.
WHEELS/TIRES 10-7
Wheels (Rims)
• Remove:
Rubber Cap
Cotter Pin [A]
Rear Axle Nut [B] (loosen)
• Raise the rear wheel off the ground using the jack.
Special Tool - Jack: 57001-1238
• Remove:
Rear Axle Nut and Washer Indicators [C]
Pull out the rear axle to the right and drop the rear wheel holding the rear brake caliper with caliper holder on the swingarm so that the rear caliper does not tall.
Remove the drive chain [A] from the rear sprocket toward the left. Move the rear wheel [B] back and remove it.
Engage the drive chain with the rear sprocket.
Fit the rear brake caliper to the brake disc.
Hold the rear brake caliper holder aligning the holder stop [A] to the swing arm stop [B], and insert the axle from the right side of the wheel through both indicators and adjusters.
• Spin the wheel, and apply the rear brake, and then tighten the axle nut to the specified torque.
Torque - Rear Axle Nut: 108 N-m (11 kgf-m, 80 ft-lb)
• Check the drive chain slack and adjust it if necessary. Install the removed parts.
10-8 WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels (Rims)
NOTE
○When inserting the cotter pin, if the slots in the nut do not align with the cotter pin hole in the axel, tighten the nut clockwise [B] up to next alignment.
○It should be within 30 degree.
○Loosen once and tighten again when the slot goes past the nearest hole.
Bend the cotter pin [A] over the nut [B].
Check the rear brake effectiveness.
Check the rear brake light switch timing, and adjust it if necessary (see Brake Light Switch Operation Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Wheel Inspection
• Raise the front or rear wheel and turn it by hand to check that it turns smoothly without making a noise.
Special Tool - Jack: 57001-1238
• If any abnormal condition is found, replace the hub bear ing.
Spoke Inspection
• Refer to the Spoke Tightness and Rim Runout Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Rim Inspection
• Refer to the Spoke Tightness and Rim Runout Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Visually inspect the front and rear axle for damages.
If the axle is damaged or bent, replace it.
Place the axle in V blocks that are 100 mm (3.94 in.) [A] apart, and set a dial gauge [B] on the axle at a point halfway between the blocks. Turn [C] the axle to measure the runout. The difference between the highest and lowest dial gauge reading is the amount of runout.
If the axle runout exceeds the service limit, replace the axle.
Axle Runout/100 mm (3.94 in.)
Standard: less than 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
Service Limit: 0.2 mm (0.008 in.)
WHEELS/TIRES 10-9
Wheels (Rims)
Wheel Balance
To improve stability and decrease vibration at high speed, the front and rear wheels must be kept balanced.
Check and balance the wheels when required, or when a tire is replaced with a new one.
Balance Inspection
Remove the wheel.
Support the wheel on a wheel balancer so that it can be spun freely.
Spin the wheel lightly, and mark [A] the wheel at the top when the wheel stops.
ORepeat this procedure several times. If the wheel stops of its own accord in various positions, it is well balanced.
• If the wheel always stops in one position, adjust the wheel balance.
Balance Adjustment
If the wheel always stops in one position, provisionally attach a balance weight [A] on the spoke at the marking using adhesive tape.
Rotate the wheel 1/4 turn [B], and see whether or not the stops in this position. If it does, the correct balance weight is being used.
If the wheel rotates and the weight goes up, replace the weight with the next heavier size. If the wheel rotates and the weight goes down, replace the weight with the next lighter size. Repeat these steps until the wheel remains at rest after being rotated 1/4 turn.
Rotate the wheel another 1/4 turn and then another 1/4 turn to see if the wheel is correctly balanced.
Repeat the entire procedure as many times as necessary to achieve correct wheel balance.
Once proper balance has been achieved, permanently install the balance weight using a pliers [A].
Balance Weight
Part Number |
Weight: g (US oz) |
41075-0011A 41075-0012A 41075-0013A |
10 (0.35) 20 (0.71) 30 (1.06) |
NOTE
○Balance weights are available from Kawasaki dealers in 10, 20 g (0.35, 0.71 US oz), and 30 g (1.06 US oz) sizes. An imbalance of less than 10 grams (0.35 US oz) will not usually affect running stability.
○Do not use four or more balance weight (more than 90 gram (3.17 US oz)). If the wheel requires an excess balance weight, disassemble the wheel to find the cause.
10-10 WHEELS/TIRES
Tires
Air Pressure Inspection/Adjustment
• Refer to the Air Pressure Inspection/Adjustment in the Pe riodic Maintenance chapter.
Tire Wear Inspection
• Refer to the Tire Wear Inspection in the Periodic Mainte nance chapter.
CAUTION
Remove the wheel (see Front, Rear Wheel Removal).
To maintain wheel balance, mark the valve stem position on the tire with chalk so that the tire can be reinstalled in the same position.
Chalk Mark or Yellow Mark [A] Air Valve [B] Align [C]
Remove the valve stem nut.
Lubricate the tire beads and rim flanges on both sides with a soap and water solution or rubber lubricant. This helps the tire beads slip off the rim flanges.