Kawasaki KX65 - Owner's Manual - page 94
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A. Spoke and Spark Plug Wrench
Bead Protector
There is a bead protector on the rear wheel. The
bead protector prevents the tire and tube from slip-
ping on the rim and damaging the valve stem. Valve
stem damage may cause the tube to leak, necessi-
tating tube replacement. In order to keep the tire and
tube in position on the rim, inspect the bead protec-
tor before riding and tighten it if necessary. Tighten
the valve stem nut finger tight only.
A. Bead Protector Nut
Rim Runout
Set up a dial gauge on the side of the rim and
rotate the wheel to measure its axial runout. The
difference between the highest and lowest readings
is the amount of runout.
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Set up the dial gauge on the inner circumference
of the rim and rotate the wheel to measure its ra-
dial runout. The difference between the highest
and lowest readings is the amount of runout.
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A certain amount of rim warpage (runout) can be
corrected by recentering the rim, that is, by loos-
ening some spokes and tightening other to change
the position of certain portions of the rim. If the rim
is badly bent, however, it should be replaced.