Yamaha XZ550RJ 1982 Owner's Manual page 221

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Front wheel removal
1. Place the motorcycle on the center
stand.
2. Remove the speedometer cable.
3. Remove the front fender securing bolts
and remove the fender.
4. Remove the cotter pin and wheel axle
nut.
5. Loosen the pinch bolt securing the axle.
6. Remove the axle shaft and the front
wheel. In this case, make sure the
motorcycle is properly supported.