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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
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Front wheel
To remove the front wheel
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WARNING
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● It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
● Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
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1. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the brake caliper bolts.
2. Loosen the wheel axle with a 19-mm
hexagon wrench.
3. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-37.
4. Remove the brake hose holders
by removing the bolts.
5. Remove the brake calipers by re-
moving the bolts.
6. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
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CAUTION:
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Do not apply the brake after the
brake calipers have been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will be
forced shut.
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1. Wheel axle
2. Front wheel axle pinch bolt 1. Bolt (
×
2)
2. Brake caliper
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