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CHECKING THE TIRES/
CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE SPOKES
WARNING
_
New tires have a relatively low grip on the
road surface until they have been slightly
worn. Therefore, approximately 100 km
should be traveled at normal speed before
any high-speed riding is done.
NOTE:
_
For tires with a direction of rotation mark
1
:
• Install the tire with the mark pointing in the
direction of wheel rotation.
• Align the mark
2
with the valve installation
point.
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CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE
SPOKES
The following procedure applies to all of the
spokes.
1. Check:
• spoke
1
Bends/damage
→
Replace.
Loose
→
Tighten.
Tap the spokes with a screwdriver.
NOTE:
_
A tight spoke will emit a clear, ringing tone; a
loose spoke will sound flat.
2. Tighten:
• spoke
(with a spoke wrench
2
)
NOTE:
_
Be sure to tighten the spokes before and after
break in.
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3 Nm (0.3 m · kg, 2.2 ft · lb)