Specifications

Cycle parts

chap. 7

7-28

Release 00 2002-09

Atlantic 500

REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL

Read carefully (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

INFORMATION).

Place the motorcycle on the center stand.

Wait until the engine and exhaust muffler cool

down completely.

Remove the exhaust muffler, see (REMOVING THE

EXHAUST MUFFLER).

Unscrew and remove the screw (5) that fastens the

hose gland.

Unscrew and remove the two screws (6) fastening the

rear brake caliper (7).

Free the rear brake caliper (7) from its support (3).

Unscrew and remove the pin (8) fastening the suspen-

sion (11).

WARNING

Be sure to keep the nut (9) and washer (10).

Free the right suspension (11) from its support (3).

Using a pneumatic gun, unscrew and remove the

wheel pin nut (12).

Unscrew and remove the two screws (13) that fasten

the support (3) to the engine, being sure to keep the

relevant washers.

Remove the support (3) by sliding it outwards.

Remove the wheel (14) by sliding it outwards, to-

gether with the rear brake disc.