2012 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 148
2012 Kawasaki KX250F Manual
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146 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT NOTE j żThe welding spot of the rim may show excessive runout. Disregard this when measuring rim runout. Rim Runout A. Bead Protector Nut Rim Runout Set up a dial gauge on the side of the rim and rotate the wheel to measure its axial runout. The difference between the highest and lowest readings is the amount of runout. Set up the dial gauge on the inner circumference of the rim and rotate the wheel to measure its radial runout. The difference between the highest and lowest readings is the amount of runout. A certain amount of rim warpage (runout) can be corrected by recentering the rim, that is, by loosening some spokes and tightening other to change the position of certain portions of the rim. If the rim is badly bent, however, it should be replaced. • • A. Rim B. Axial Runout C. Radial Runout Rim Runout Maximum Limit Axial *TIR 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) Radial *: Total Indicator Reading