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3.1 Raising the motorcycle with a lift stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
– Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
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– Raise the motorcycle at the frame underneath the engine.
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Neither wheel is in contact with the ground.
– Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
3.2 Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
– Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
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(All SX‑F models)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
– Remove the lift stand.
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To park the motorcycle, insert plug-in stand
into the left side of the wheel
spindle.
Info
Remove the plug-in stand before riding.
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(XC‑F US)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
– Remove the lift stand.
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To park the motorcycle, press side stand
to the ground with your foot and
lean the motorcycle on it.
Info
When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up and secured with
the rubber band.
3.3 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.
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Clean and grease shaft seal rings
and bearing surface
of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 18)
– Insert the spacers.
– Position the front wheel and insert the wheel spindle.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.