Royal Enfield BULLET TRIALS 500, Owner'S Manual

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FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL

Place the motorcycle on its center stand on a firm
and flat surface.

Provide a suitable support below the front end of
the engine such that the front wheel is about 4
inches (10 cms) above the ground.
 Disconnect speedo cable.
WHEEL REMOVAL / ASSEMBLY

Slide out the wheel from the fork legs along with
the speedo drive, and spacer on the left side.

Remove the speedo drive, small spacer on the
right side and stepped spacer on the left side of
the wheel hub.

Loosen the pinch bolt on the
right side fork end.

Hold the axle on the right
side and loosen the axle nut
on the left side.
 Remove the axle nut and
washer.

Tap the axle out gently from
the left side and remove
completely from the right
side.
C A U T I O N
Do not depress the front brake lever when wheel is
removed as this will result in the brake pads coming
too far out of the brake caliper.

Place a 4 mm thick wooden piece or cardboard
sheet between the brake pads to avoid pads
activation in the event the front brake lever is
accidently depressed.
FRONT WHEEL REASSEMBLY
 Remove the wooden piece / card board sheet
placed between the brake pads.

Locate small spacer and speedo drive over the
wheel hub on the right side.