Supporting The Motorcycle; Front Wheel Removal - Yamaha TW200M 1999 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Supporting the motorcycle

Since the Yamaha TW200 has no
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centerstand, follow these precau-
tions when removing the front and
rear wheel or performing other
2
maintenance requiring the motor-
cycle to stand upright. Check that
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the motorcycle is in a stable and
level position before starting any
4
maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the
5
engine for added stability.
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Front wheel service
To stabilize the rear of the motor-
cycle, either use a motorcycle
7
stand or place a motorcycle jack
under the frame in front of the rear
8
wheel to prevent it from moving
from side to side. Then use a
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motorcycle stand to elevate the
front wheel off of the ground.
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Rear wheel service
Use a motorcycle stand or motor-
cycle jack to elevate the motorcycle
so the rear wheel is off the ground.
Alternatively, two jacks can be
placed under
swingarm.
the frame or
1. Speedometer cable
2. Axle nut
3. Cotter pin
4. Clip

Front wheel removal

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8 It is advisable to have a
Yamaha dealer service the
wheel.
8 Securely support the motorcy-
cle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Remove the clip holding the
speedometer cable
speedometer gear
Then remove the speedometer
cable by pulling it outward.
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in the
housing.