Page 108 - 2019 SHOP MANUAL CRF1000/A/D

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MAINTENANCE
WHEELS/TIRES

Support the motorcycle securely and raise the front
wheel off the ground.
Hold the front fork leg and move the front wheel
sideways forcefully to see if the wheel bearings are
worn.
For front wheel service (page 17-10).
Support the motorcycle securely and raise the rear
wheel off the ground.
Hold the swingarm and move the rear wheel sideways
with force to see if the wheel and driven flange bearing
are worn.
For rear wheel service (page 18-4).
Check the tire pressure with attire pressure gauge when
the tires are cold.
– Front tire (page 1-10)
– Rear tire (page 1-10)
Check the tires for cuts, embedded nails, or other
damage.
Check the front and rear wheel for trueness.
Measure the tread depth at the center of the tires.
Replace the tires when the tread depth reaches the
following limits.
– Front tire (page 1-10)
– Rear tire (page 1-10)
Inspect the wheel rims and spokes for damage.
Remove the rear wheel (page 18-4).
Tighten any loose spokes to the specified torque.
TORQUE:
FRONT: 3.7 N·m (0.4 kgf·m, 2.7 lbf·ft)
REAR: 3.7 N·m (0.4 kgf·m, 2.7 lbf·ft)

STEERING HEAD BEARINGS

Support the motorcycle securely and raise the front
wheel off the ground.
Check that the handlebar moves freely from side to
side. Make sure the control cables do not interfere with
the handlebar rotation.
If the handlebar moves unevenly, binds, or has vertical
movement, inspect the steering head bearings (page
17-22).

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