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Brakes, wheels and tyres 8 . 1 1
14.16d
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then remove the speedometer
gearbox (arrowed)
gearbox from the right-hand side of the wheel,
noting how it fits, and remove the wheel (see
illustration).
Caution: Don't lay the wheel down a n d
allow
it
to rest on the disc
-
the disc could
become warped. Set the wheel on wood
blocks so the disc doesn't support the
weight o f the wheel.
17 Clean the axle and remove any corrosion
using steel wool. Check the axle for
straightness by rolling it on a flat surface such
as a piece of plate glass. If available, place the
axle in V-blocks and check it using a dial
gauge. If the axle is bent, renew it.
18 Check the condition of the wheel bearings
(see Section 16).
Installation
19 Manoeuvre the wheel into position,
making sure the brake disc is on the correct
side. On models with a cable activated
15.2 Remove the cap..
.
14.19a Tabs inside the speedometer
14.19b
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locate against tabs on the
gearbox (arrowed)
. . .
wheel hub (arrowed)
speedometer, apply some grease to the inside
front brake and pump the front forks a few
of the ,speedometer gearbox. Install the
times to settle all components in position.
speedometer gearbox, ensuring it locates
25 Check the operation of the front brake
correctly on the wheel hub (see illustrations).
before riding the scooter.
20 Lubricate the axle with a smear of grease,
then lift the wheel into place between the
15 Rear wheel
forks. Check that the stepped section on the
and hub assemb
&
outside of the speedometer gearbox is
removal and installation
located correctly against the corresponding
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section on the inside of the fork. Slide the axle
in carefully from the right-hand side, ensuring
Speedfight models
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wheel
the fork legs and wheel remain in alignment.
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l t i s not possible to remove the rear
21 Install the as her and axle nut and tighten
on its own with the exhaust system in place. If
the nut to the torque setting specified at the
the exhaust system has been removed, undo the
beginning of this Chapter.
three wheel bolts and lift the wheel off the hub.
22 Install the brake caliper, making sure the
TO remove the wheel without disturbing the
pads fit on each side of the disc (see Section 3).
exhaust system, the wheel and hub assembly
Tighten the caliper bolts to the specified torque.
have to be removed
together as follows.
23 Connect the speedometer cable and
Removal
tighten the knurled ring.
24 Move the scooter off its stand, apply the
1 Position the Scooter On its stand and Support
it so that the rear wheel is off the ground.
2 Lever the centre cap off with a small flat-
bladed screwdriver (see illustration).
3 Have an assistant apply the rear brake, then
loosen the hub nut (see illustration).
4 Undo the three bolts securing the wheel to
the hub assembly and displace the wheel (see
illustration).
5 Undo the brake caliper mounting bolts (see
Section 6) and slide the caliper off the disc
(see illustration). Note: Do not operate the
brake lever while the caliper is off the disc.
6 Temporarily fit the wheel back onto the hub
and secure it with one bolt, then unscrew the
15.3
. .
.
then loosen the hub nut
hub nut and remove the nut and washer (see
illustration). Slide the wheel and hub
15.4 Remove the three wheel bolts
15.5 Slide the brake caliper off the disc
15.6a Remove the hub nut and washer
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