Yamaha YZFR6X(C), Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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12. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
EAU25080
Rear wheel
EAU44950
To remove the rear 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 axle nut.
2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-41.
3. Remove the axle nut.
4. Loosen the locknut on each side of
the swingarm.
5. Turn the drive chain slack adjust-
ing bolts in direction (a) to loosen
the drive chain enough so it can be
removed from the rear sprocket,
and then push the wheel forward.
6. Remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
Tightening torque:
Wheel axle pinch bolt:
21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Brake caliper
5. Brake caliper bracket
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