Specifications

Cycle parts
chap. 7
7-23
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Release 00 2002-09
Atlantic 500
REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL
Read carefully (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
Take care not to damage the brake hoses, disc
and pads when removing/refitting the wheel.
Place the motorcycle on the center stand.
Position a block or support under the motorcycle
so that front wheel is free of the ground and that
the motorcycle is stable and will not fall backward
when the front wheel is removed.
CAUTION
WARNING
4
3
1
2
1
5
NOTE Perform the following operations on the right
side of the vehicle also.
Unscrew and remove the two screws (1).
Remove the brake calliper (2) by withdrawing it
carefully.
Loosen the screw (3).
NOTE Observe the assembly order of the parts,
washers and spacers, in order to be able to reas-
semble them correctly.
Remove the axle wheel (4).
Hold the front wheel (5) and take out the axle (4)
manually.
Remove the wheel (5).
Be sure to keep the left and right spacers.
Do not engage the front brake lever after removing
the wheel; this may cause the caliper piston to
leave its seat, allowing brake fluid to leak.
For reassembly, see (REASSEMBLY).
WARNING