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13.1 Removing the front wheel x
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 32)
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Main work
– Remove screw 1.
– Release screws 2.
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– Holding the front wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the front wheel out of
the fork.
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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 3.
13.2 Installing the front wheel x
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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Main work
– Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
–
Change the wheel bearing. x
– Clean and grease shaft seal rings 1 and bearing surface A of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 88)
– Insert the spacers.
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– Position the front wheel.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
– Insert wheel spindle.
– Mount and tighten screw 2.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle M20x1.5 35 Nm
(25.8 lbf ft)
– Operate the hand brake lever several times until the brake linings are lying correctly
against the brake disc.
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 32)
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