WHEELS, TIRES 107
12.3Removing the rear wheel x
– Raise the motorcycle with the rear wheel stand. ( p. 80)
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– Remove nut . Remove chain adjuster .
– Pull out wheel spindle to the point where the chain adjuster is no longer in contact
with the adjusting screw.
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– Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible and take the chain off the rear sprocket.
– Withdraw the wheel spindle.
– Pull the rear wheel backward until the brake caliper support hangs free between the
brake disc and the wheel rim.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by damaged brake
discs.
– Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake discs are not dam-
aged.
– Take the rear wheel carefully out of the swingarm without damaging the rim and/or
brake disc.
Info
Do not operate the foot brake when the rear wheel is removed.