Supporting The Motorcycle; Front Wheel - Yamaha DRAG STAR XVS125 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Supporting the motorcycle

Since this model is not equipped with
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a centerstand, follow these precau-
tions when removing the front and
rear wheel or performing other main-
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tenance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motor-
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cycle is in a stable and level position
before starting any maintenance. A
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strong wooden box can be placed
under the engine for added stability.
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To service the front wheel
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1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy-
cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
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stand is not available, by placing
a jack under the frame in front of
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the rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
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ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
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To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground
by using a motorcycle stand or, if a
motorcycle stand is not available, by
placing a jack either under each side
of the frame in front of the rear wheel
or under each side of the swingarm.
1. Speedometer cable

Front wheel

To remove the front wheel
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8 It is advisable to have a
Yamaha dealer service the
wheel.
8 Securely support the motorcy-
cle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
1. Disconnect the speedometer
cable from the front wheel.
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