Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Front wheel
To remove the front 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 cen-
terstand.
2. Disconnect the speedometer ca-
ble from the front wheel.
3. Remove the brake calipers by re-
moving the bolts.
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CAUTION:
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Do not pull the brake lever after the
brake caliper has been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will be
forced shut.
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4. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt.
5. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
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To install the front wheel
1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub so that the pro-
jections mesh with the slots.
2. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
NOTE:
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Make sure that the slot in the speedom-
eter gear unit fits over the retainer on
the fork leg.
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3. Insert the wheel axle.
4. Take the motorcycle off the cen-
terstand so that the front wheel is
on the ground.
1. Speedometer cable 1. Front wheel axle
2. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
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