Operation Manual

14 WHEELS, TIRES 125
14.5 Checking the rear hub rubber dampers
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The engine power is transmitted from the rear sprocket to the rear wheel via 6 rubber dampers. They eventually wear out during
operation. If the rubber dampers are not changed in time, the rear sprocket carrier and the rear hub will be damaged.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the rear wheel stand. ( p. 78)
– Remove the rear wheel. ( p. 119)
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Main work
–
Check bearing

.
» If the bearing is damaged or worn:
– Change the rear wheel bearing.
–
Check the rubber dampers

of the rear hub for damage and wear.
» If the rubber dampers of the rear hub are damaged or worn:
– Change all rubber dampers in the rear hub.
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– Lay the read wheel on a workbench with the rear sprocket facing upwards and insert the
wheel spindle in the hub.
–
To check the play

, hold the rear wheel tight and try to rotate the rear sprocket.
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Measure the play on the outside of the rear sprocket.
Play in rubber dampers, rear wheel ≤ 5 mm (≤ 0.2 in)
»
If play

is larger than the specified value: