
13 WHEELS, TIRES
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13.3
Removing the rear wheel
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
E00268-10
Main work
(FC 350 EU, FC 350 US)
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Manually press the brake caliper toward the brake disc to
push back the brake piston.
Info
Make sure that you do not press the brake caliper
against the spokes when pushing back the brake
piston.
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Remove nut
1
.
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Take off chain adjuster
2
. Pull out wheel spindle
3
far
enough to allow the rear wheel to be pushed forward.
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Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible. Remove
the chain from the rear sprocket.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against
damage.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Damaged brake discs
reduce the braking effect.
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Always lay the wheel down in such a way that
the brake disc is not damaged.
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Hold the rear wheel and remove the wheel spindle. Take
the rear wheel out of the link fork.
Info
Do not operate the foot brake lever when the rear
wheel is removed.