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6 3. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-28.
4. Remove the axle nut and washer.
5. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
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To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle from the
right-hand side.NOTE:Make sure that the slot in the brake
shoe plate fits over the retainer on thefork leg.
3. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
4. Install the washer and axle nut,
and then tighten the axle nut to the
specified torque.5. Adjust the brake lever free play.
(See page 6-17.)
6. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
1. Wheel axle
1. Slot
2. Retainer
21
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
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Rear wheel
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To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10820
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no dangerof it falling over.
1. Disconnect the brake torque rod
from the brake shoe plate by re-
moving the cotter pin, the nut and
the bolt.2. Remove the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, and then disconnect
the brake rod at the brake cam-
shaft lever.
3. Loosen the locknut and the drive
chain slack adjusting nut on both
ends of the swingarm.4. Loosen the axle nut.
5. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-28.
6. Remove the axle nut and washer,
and then pull the wheel axle out.
7. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
1. Brake torque rod
2. Cotter pin
3. Brake torque rod bolt and nut
4. Brake shoe plate
1. Brake rod
2. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
3. Brake camshaft lever
4. Wheel axle
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
4. Locknut
1
2
4 3
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NOTE:The drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove andinstall the wheel.
8. Remove the wheel.
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To install the rear wheel
1. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket.
2. Insert the wheel axle from the
right-hand side.
3. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See
page 6-20.)
4. Lower the rear wheel so that it is
on the ground.5. Install the brake rod onto the brake
camshaft lever, and then install the
brake pedal free play adjusting nut
onto the brake rod.
6. Connect the brake torque rod to
the brake shoe plate by installing
the bolt and nut, and then tighten
the nut to the specified torque.
7. Insert a new cotter pin.
8. Tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
9. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-18.)
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Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur dur-
ing operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting chart
represents a quick and easy procedure
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look like
Yamaha parts, but they are often inferi-
or, have a shorter service life and can
lead to expensive repair bills.
Tightening torques:
Brake torque rod nut:
26 Nm (2.6 m·kgf, 19 ft·lbf)
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
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