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WHEEL RIMS AND SPOKES
Refer to the Safety Precautions on page 44.
1. Inspect the wheel rims (1) and spokes (2)
for damage.
2. Tighten any loose spokes and rim locks
(3).
3. Check wheel rim r unout. If runout is
noticeable, see your Honda dealer for
inspection.
Maintenance of spoke tension and wheel
tr ueness are critical to safe motorcycle
operation. During the first 150 km (100 miles),
spokes will loosen more rapidly due to initial
seating of parts. Excessively loose spokes
may result in high speed instability and
possible loss of control.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) Wheel rim
(3) Rim lock
(2) Spoke
