Operation Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Front wheel (for non-ABS
models)
WARNING
EWA14840
For the ABS model, have a Yamaha
dealer remove and install the wheel.
EAU24492
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts.
2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure in the
previous section “Supporting the
motorcycle”.
3. Remove the brake caliper on each
side by removing the bolts.
NOTICE: Do not apply the brake
after the brake calipers have
been removed, otherwise the
brake pads will be forced shut.
[ECA11051]
4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
EAU43371
To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Install the brake calipers by install-
ing the bolts.
TIP
Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake calipers onto the brake
discs.
1. Wheel axle
2. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
3. Brake caliper bolt
1
3
2
1. Brake caliper
2. Brake caliper bolt
1
2
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