PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-39
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EAU24360
Front wheel
EAU24510
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10820
●
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.
1. Loosen the axle bolt, the wheel
axle pinch bolts, and then the
brake caliper bolts.
2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-38.
3. Remove the brake hose holder on
each side by removing the bolt.
4. Remove the brake caliper on each
side by removing the bolts.
5. Remove the axle bolt, pull the
wheel axle out, 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.
EAU25031
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. Brake caliper
3. Axle bolt
4. Bolt
1. Wheel axle
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