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– Operate the hand brake lever several times until the brake linings are seated cor-
rectly against the brake disc.
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 32)
– Operate the front brake and compress the fork a few times firmly.
The fork legs straighten.
–
Tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screw, fork stub M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 32)
13.3 Removing the rear wheel
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 32)
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Main work
–
Remove nut
.
–
Remove chain adjuster
. Withdraw wheel spindle
only enough to allow the
rear wheel to be pushed forward.
– Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible. Remove the chain from the rear
sprocket.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Warning
Danger of accidents Damaged brake discs reduce the braking effect.
– Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake disc is not dam-
aged.
– Holding the rear wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the rear wheel out of the
swingarm.
Info
Do not operate the foot brake lever when the rear wheel is removed.
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–
Remove spacers
.
13.4 Installing the rear wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
– Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.