buell s1 lightning '97 Manual
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ADJUSTMENT
Wheel Balancing
Wheel balancing is recommended to improve handling and
reduce vibration, especially at high road speeds.
reduce vibration, especially at high road speeds.
In most cases, static balancing using
WHEEL TRUING AND
BALANCING STAND (Part No. HD-99500-80)
will produce
satisfactory results. However, dynamic balancing, utilizing a
wheel spinner, can be used to produce finer tolerances for
best high-speed handling characteristics. Follow the instruc-
tions supplied with the balance machine you are using.
wheel spinner, can be used to produce finer tolerances for
best high-speed handling characteristics. Follow the instruc-
tions supplied with the balance machine you are using.
WEIGHTS FOR CAST WHEELS
Buell specifies WHEEL WEIGHTS (Part No. 43692-94Y)
which have special self-adhesive backings.
which have special self-adhesive backings.
The maximum weight permissible to accomplish balance is
1 oz. (28 g) (total weight applied to the rim). Wheels should
be balanced to within 1/4 oz. (7 g) at 60 MPH (97 KM/H).
1 oz. (28 g) (total weight applied to the rim). Wheels should
be balanced to within 1/4 oz. (7 g) at 60 MPH (97 KM/H).
These weights are applied to the flat surface of the wheel rim
according to the following procedures.
according to the following procedures.
1.
Make sure that area of application is completely clean,
dry, and free of oil and grease.
dry, and free of oil and grease.
2.
Remove paper backing from weight. For additional adhe-
sive strength, apply three drops of LOCTITE SUPER-
BONDER 420 to adhesive side of weight. Place weight
on flat surface of wheel rim. Press weight firmly in place
and hold for ten seconds.
sive strength, apply three drops of LOCTITE SUPER-
BONDER 420 to adhesive side of weight. Place weight
on flat surface of wheel rim. Press weight firmly in place
and hold for ten seconds.
3.
Allow eight hours for adhesive to cure completely before
using wheel.
using wheel.