14 WHEELS, TIRES 87
14.1 Removing the front wheel
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 49)
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Main work
– Press the brake caliper onto the brake disc by hand in order to push back the brake
pistons.
Info
Make sure when pushing back the brake pistons that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
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–
Loosen screw
by several turns.
–
Release screws
.
–
Press on screw
to push the wheel spindle out of the axle clamp.
–
Remove screw
.
K00083-01
– Holding the front wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the front wheel out of
the fork.
Info
Do not pull the hand brake lever when the front wheel is removed.
Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake disc is not dam-
aged.
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–
Remove spacers
.
14.2 Installing the front wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
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– Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
– Change the front wheel bearing.
–
Clean and grease shaft seal rings
and bearing surface
of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 126)
– Insert the spacers.
– Position the front wheel and insert the wheel spindle.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
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