Wheels/Tires

Wheel Inspection

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  • Raise the front/rear wheel off the ground.

Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
  • Spin the wheel lightly, and check for roughness or binding.
  • Wheel Inspection

    If roughness or binding is found, replace the hub bearings (see Hub Bearing Removal/Installation).

    • Inspect the wheel for small cracks, dents, bending, or warp.

    If there is any damage to the wheel, replace the wheel.

    • Remove the wheel, and support it with the tire by the axle.
    • Measure the rim runout, axial [A] and radial [B], with a dial gauge.

    If rim runout exceeds the service limit, check the hub bearings (see Hub Bearing Inspection).

    If the problem is not due to the bearings, replace the wheel.

    Rim Runout (with tire installed) Standard: Axial TIR 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) or less

    Radial TIR 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) or less

    Service Limit: Axial TIR 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)

    Radial TIR 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)

    WARNING

    Damaged wheel parts may fail and cause an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Never attempt to repair a damaged wheel part. If the wheel part is damaged, it must be replaced with a new one.

    Test yourself

    A quick Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.