Yamaha YZFR6W, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU24360
Front wheel
EAU34591
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10820
●
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
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Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
1. Loosen the wheel axle pinch bolts,
the axle bolt, and then the brake
caliper bolts.
2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-40.
3. Remove the brake hose holder
and reflector on each side by re-
moving the bolt and nut.
4. Remove the brake caliper on each
side by removing the bolts.
5. Remove the axle bolt, push the
wheel axle out from the left side,
and then remove the wheel.
CAUTION:
ECA11050
Do not apply the brake after the
brake calipers have been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will be
forced shut.
EAU34531
To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
4. Install the brake calipers by install-
ing the bolts, and then tightening
them to the specified torque.
1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
1. Brake hose holder
2. Bolt and nut
3. Brake caliper bolt
4. Brake caliper
5. Axle bolt
6. Reflector
1. Wheel axle
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