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WHEELS
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» If a tire is more than 5 years old:
–
Change the tires.
12.3
Checking the brake discs
Warning
Danger of accidents
Reduced braking efficiency due to worn brake disc(s).
–
Change the worn brake disc(s) without delay.
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–
Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at several places on the disk
to see if it conforms to measurement
A
.
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc in area
1
of the brake disc.
Brake discs - wear limit
Front
3.6 mm (0.142 in)
Rear
3.6 mm (0.142 in)
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
–
Change the brake discs.
–
Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking, and deformation.
» If the brake disc shows signs of damage, cracking, or deformation:
–
Change the brake discs.
12.4
Front wheel
12.4.1
Removing the front wheel
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the rear wheel stand. (
p. 9)
–
Raise the motorcycle with the front wheel stand. (
p. 9)
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Main work
–
Remove screws
1
and push the fender to the side.
–
Remove screw
2
and pull wheel speed sensor
3
out of the hole.
–
Loosen screws
4
and screw
5
.
–
Unscrew screw
5
about six turns and press your hand on the screw to push the
wheel spindle out of the axle clamp. Remove screw
5
.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Reduced braking effect caused by damaged brake
discs.
–
Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake discs are not
damaged.
–
Holding the front wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the front wheel out of
the fork.
Info
Do not pull the hand brake lever when the front wheel is removed.
12.4.2
Installing the front wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents
Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
–
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.