Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-35
6
EAU01480
Rear wheel
To remove the rear wheel
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WARNING
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It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
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Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
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1. Place the motorcycle on the
centerstand.
2. Remove the axle nut.
3. Disconnect the brake torque rod
from the brake caliper bracket by
removing the nut and the bolt.
4. While supporting the brake caliper
bracket, pull the wheel axle out.
5. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
NOTE:
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The drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove and
install the rear wheel.
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6. Remove the wheel.
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CAUTION:
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Do not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed together
with the brake disc, otherwise the
brake pads will be forced shut.
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1. Rear wheel axle nut 1. Brake torque rod bolt
2. Nut
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