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3. Remove the brake caliper (togeth-
er with the reflector) on each side
by removing the bolts.
NOTICE:
Do not apply the brake after the
brake calipers have been re-
moved, otherwise the brake
pads will be forced shut.
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4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
EAU43101
To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Install the brake caliper (together
with the reflector) on each side by
installing the bolts.
TIP
Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake calipers onto the brake
discs.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
5. Tighten the wheel axle, the front
wheel axle pinch bolt and the
brake caliper bolts to the specified
torques.
6. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
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Rear wheel
EAU25151
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
3. Remove the axle nut.
4. Loosen the locknut and drive chain
adjusting bolt on each side of the
swingarm.
1. Brake caliper
2. Brake caliper bolt
3. Reflector
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
72 Nm (7.2 m·kgf, 52 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Axle nut
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