Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Swingarm end bolt (×2)
EAU03105
Rear 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. Loosen the rear axle nut.
2. Elevate the rear wheel by placing
a suitable stand under the
engine.
3. Remove the swingarm end bolts.
4. Remove the axle nut.
5. Push the wheel forward and
remove the drive chain.
6. Pull out the rear axle and remove
the wheel assembly by pulling
backward.
NOTE:
8 Do not depress the brake pedal
when the disc and caliper are
separated.
8 You do not have to disassemble
the chain in order to remove or
install the rear wheel.
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1. Axle nut
2. Chain adjusting plate
6. Tighten the axle holder nuts to
the specified tightening torque.
Tighten the upper nuts first and
then lower ones. When tightened
in this sequence, there should be
a gap formed at the bottom of
the axle holder.
7. After tightening the holder nuts,
push down on the handlebars
several times and check if the
fork rebounds smoothly.
Tightening torque:
Axle holder nut:
10 Nm (1.0 m0kg)
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1. Gap
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