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WHEELS/TIRES 10-11
Wheels (Rims)
Balance Inspection
• Remove
  Removal).
            the front and rear wheels (see Front/Rear Wheel

• Support  the wheel so that it can be spun freely.
• when thewheel
  Spin the         lightly, and mark [A] the wheel at the top
             wheel stops.
○Repeat 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 (see Balance Adjustment).

Balance Adjustment
• Ifattach
      the wheel always stops in one position, provisionally
           a balance weight [A] on the rim at the marking using
    adhesive tape.
•   Rotate the wheel 1/4 turn [B], and see whether or not the
    wheel 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.
•   Permanently install the balance weight.
Balance Weight Removal
• Insert a flat tip screwdrivers [A] [B] between the rib [C] and
  weight [D] as shown.
• Pry the balance weight with two flat tip screwdrivers and
  remove the balance weight.
• Discard the used balance weight.
                              NOTICE
    Do not tap the screwdrivers. The rim could be dam-
    aged.

Balance Weight Installation
• Check  if the weight portion has any play on the blade [A]
  and clip [B].
    If it does, discard it.
                              WARNING
    Unbalanced wheels can create an unsafe riding
    condition. If the balance weight has any play on
    the rib of the rim, the blade and/or clip have been
    stretched. Replace the loose balance weight. Do
    not reuse used balance weight.