Suzuki Intruder VL800, Manual

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FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL
1. Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
2. Remove the cap. Loosen the
axle holder bolt
1
. Loosen the
axle
2
temporarily.
NOTE: A special tool is necessary
to loosen the axle. The special
tool is available at your Suzuki
dealer.
3. Place an accessory service
stand or equivalent under the
swingarm to help stabilize the
rear end. Carefully position a
jack under the engine or chas-
sis tubes and raise the jack
until the front wheel is slightly
off the ground.
4. Turn the axle counterclockwise
and draw it out.
5. Remove the speed sensor
3
.
NOTICE
Improper jacking may cause
damage to the oil filter.
Do not place the jack under the
oil filter when jacking up the
motorcycle.