Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Wheel Inspection

• 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.

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.)