Suzuki Burgman 400 - Service manual > Rear Wheel Related Parts Inspection

Refer to "Rear Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation".

Refer to "Rear Wheel Components".

Inspect the rear wheel related parts.

Tire

Refer to "Tire Inspection".

Rear Brake Disc

Refer to "Rear Brake Disc Removal and Installation".

Collar

Inspect the collars for wear or damage. If any defects are found, replace it with a new one.

1. Collar for lock-nut (Outer side)
2. Collar for wheel (Inner side)

Rear Swingarm

Refer to "Rear Suspension Components".

Wheel

Make sure that the wheel runout checked as shown does not exceed the service limit. An excessive runout is usually due to worn or loosened wheel bearings and can be reduced by replacing the bearings. If bearing replacement fails to reduce the runout, replace the wheel.

Wheel runout

Service limit (Axial and Radial): 2.0 mm (0.08 in) Wheel clean and check. Refer to "Wheel/Tire/Air Valve Inspection and Cleaning".

Tire Removal and Installation

Removal

The most critical factor of a tubeless tire is the seal between the wheel rim and the tire bead. For this reason, it is recommended to use a tire changer that can satisfy this sealing requirement and can make the operation efficient as well as functional.

1) Removal the wheel assembly. Refer to "Front Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation" and "Rear Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation".

2) Remove the valve core.

3) Remove the tire using the tire changer.

! CAUTION For operating procedures, refer to the instructions supplied by the tire changer manufacturer.

NOTE When removing the tire in case of repair or inspection, mark the tire with a chalk to indicate the tire position relative to the valve position. Even though the tire is refitted to the original position after repairing puncture, the tire may have to be balanced again since such a repair can cause imbalance.

Installation

! CAUTION Do not reuse the air valve which has been once removed.

NOTE It is recommended to replace the air valve with a new one together with a tire replacement.

1) Apply tire lubricant to the tire bead.

! CAUTION Never use oil, grease or gasoline on the tire bead in place of tire lubricant.

2) Install the tire onto the wheel.

! CAUTION For installation procedures of tire onto the wheel, follow the instructions given by the tire changer manufacturer.

NOTE

• When installing the tire, the arrow "A" on the side wall should point to the direction of wheel rotation.
• Align the chalk mark put on the tire at the time of removal with the valve position.

3) Bounce the tire several times while rotating. This makes the tire bead expand outward to contact the wheel, thereby facilitating air inflation.

4) Install the valve core and inflate the tire.

! WARNING

• Do not inflate the tire to more than 400 kPa (4.0 kgf/cm2). If inflated beyond this limit, the tire can burst and possibly cause injury. Do not stand directly over the tire while inflating.
• In the case of preset pressure air inflator, pay special care for the set pressure adjustment.

5) In this condition, check the "grim line" "B" cast on the tire side walls. The line must be equidistant from the wheel rim all around.

6) If the distance between the rim line and wheel rim varies, this indicates that the bead is not properly seated. If this is the case, deflate the tire completely and unseat the bead for both sides. Coat the bead with lubricant and fit the tire again.

7) When the bead has been fitted properly, adjust the pressure to specification.

8) As necessary, adjust the tire balance. Refer to "Wheel Balance Check and Adjustment".

Cold inflation tire pressure

9) Install the wheel assembly. Refer to "Front Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation" and "Rear Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation".

Wheel/Tire/Air Valve Inspection and Cleaning

Refer to "Tire Removal and Installation".

Wheel

Wipe the wheel clean and check for the following points:

• Distortion and crack
• Any flaws and scratches at the bead seating area.
• Wheel rim runout. Refer to "Front Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation" and "Rear Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation".

Tire

Tire must be checked for the following points:

• Nick and rupture on side wall
• Tire tread depth (Refer to "Tire Inspection")
• Tread separation
• Abnormal, uneven wear on tread
• Surface damage on bead
• Localized tread wear due to skidding (Flat spot)
• Abnormal condition of inner liner

Air Valve

Inspect the air valve for peeling and damage. If any defect is found, replace the air valve with a new one.

Refer to "Air Valve Removal and Installation ".

Inspect the valve core seal (1) for wear and damage. If any defect is found, replace the valve core with a new one. Refer to "Air Valve Removal and Installation".

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