Wheels, Checking the spoke tension, Removing the front wheel – Cannondale S440 User Manual
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N•m)
NOTE :
If the tire or inner tube needs to be replaced or
remounted, contact an authorized Cannondale
Dealer for servicing.
WHEELS
Checking the spoke tension
Check the spoke tension on your vehicle often.
Correct spoke tension is very important to wheel
stability and safe operation.
1.
Check each spoke with a spoke nipple wrench.
2.
Tighten so that all spokes have the same ten-
sion. Tighten to 3.3 lbf-ft (4.5 N•m)
Removing the front wheel
NOTE :
Avoid sqeezing the front brake lever with the front
wheel removed; the brake cylinders will extend
making wheel reinstallation more difficult.
Anytime the front wheel is removed, take the
opportunity to check the condition of the wheel
bearings and dust seals.
1.
Place the motorcycle on a work stand, so that the
front wheel is off the ground.
2.
Loosen the left pinch bolts.
3.
Loosen and remove the front wheel axle nut, and
1.
Vale stem
2.
Locknut
3.
Rimlock nut
(2)
(3)
(1)
1.