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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Rear wheel service
Use a motorcycle stand or motor-
cycle jack to elevate the motorcycle
so the rear wheel is off the ground.
Alternatively, two jacks can be
placed under the frame or
swingarm.
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Front wheel removal
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It is advisable to have a
Yamaha dealer service the
wheel.
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Securely support the motorcy-
cle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Remove the speedometer
cable from the front wheel
side.
2. Loosen the wheel axle holder
nuts and wheel axle.
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Meter cable
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Axle holder nut (
×
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3. Elevate the front wheel by
placing a suitable stand under
the engine.
4. Remove the wheel axle and
the front wheel. Make sure the
motorcycle is properly sup-
ported.
NOTE:
Do not depress the brake lever
when the disc and caliper are sepa-
rated.
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