Rear Wheel Removal - Suzuki GSX-S1000 Owner's Manual

REAR WHEEL REMOVAL

 CAUTION
A hot muffler can burn you.
Wait until the muffler cools before
removing the axle nut.
NOTICE
Removing the rear wheel without
use of an accessory stand can
result in your motorcycle falling
over and being damaged.
Do not attempt roadside removal
of the rear wheel. Only remove the
rear wheel at a properly equipped
servicing facility using an acces-
sory service stand.
1. Place the motorcycle on the side
stand.
2. Remove the rear wheel speed
sensor bracket by removing the
mounting bolt.
3. Remove the axle nut 1.
4. Place an accessory service stand
or an equivalent stand under the
swingarm to lift the rear wheel
slightly off the ground.
5. Loosen the right and left lock nuts
2. Turn the right and left chain
adjuster bolts 3 clockwise.
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