36.7
Removing and installing front wheel
Removing front wheel
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[RS/RT] Remove front mudguard.
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Remove brake calipers.
e Caution:
[RS/R/RT] Do not scratch rim; mask off with tape if
necessary. Do not tilt the brake caliper: risk of dam-
age to brake pads.
L Note:
Do not apply handbrake lever with brake calipers re-
moved/front wheel removed.
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Remove retaining screw (1).
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Loosen clamping screws (2).
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Remove quick-release axle.
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Remove spacer bushing (3)
and speedometer drive.
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Remove front wheel.
Installing front wheel
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Install front wheel.
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Install spacer bushing and speedometer drive.
e Caution:
Anti-twist device (arrow) on speedometer drive is lo-
cated in front of stop on slider tube.
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Apply a light coating of Molykote paste to the
quick-release axle/install it.
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Tighten retaining screw (1).
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Press forks down firmly several times.
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Tighten clamping screws (2).
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Install brake calipers.
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[RS/RT] Install front mudguard.
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[ABS] Check sensor gap and adjust if necessary.
ABS sensor gap.............................0.45...0.55 mm
.............................................. (0.0177...0.02165 in)
X Tightening torque:
Screw connection, quick-release axle.......... 30 Nm
Clamping screws, quick-release axle ........... 22 Nm
Brake caliper to slider tube .......................... 40 Nm
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