13 WHEELS, TIRES 6713.4 Installing the rear wheel xWarningDanger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.101848-11Main work– Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:– Change the wheel bearing. x– Clean and grease shaft seal rings 1 and bearing surface A of the spacers.– Insert the spacers.B01791-10– Lift the rear wheel into the swing arm, position it, and insert wheel spindle 2.– Apply the chain.B01792-10– Position chain adjuster 3. Mount nut 4, but do not tighten it yet.– Make sure that chain adjusters 3 are fitted correctly on adjusting screws 5.– Check the chain tension. ( p. 48)– Tighten nut 4.GuidelineNut, rear wheel spindle M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)InfoThe wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm (1.18 in)) enablesdifferent secondary ratios with the same chain length.Chain adjusters 3 can be turned by 180°.– Operate the foot brake lever several times until the brake linings are lying correctlyagainst the brake disc and there is a pressure point.Finishing work– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 33)13.5 Checking the tire conditionInfoOnly mount tires approved and/or recommended by Husqvarna.Other tires could have a negative effect on handling characteristics.The type, condition and air pressure of the tires all have an important impact on the handling characteristics of the motorcycle.The front and rear wheels must be mounted with tires with similar profiles.Worn tires have a negative effect on handling characteristics, especially on wet surfaces.
