Supporting The Motorcycle; Front Wheel - Yamaha DT125R Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Supporting the motorcycle

Since this model is not equipped with
a centerstand, follow these precau-
tions when removing the front and
rear wheel or performing other main-
tenance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motor-
cycle is in a stable and level position
before starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed
under the engine for added stability.
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
stand is not available, by placing
a jack under the frame in front of
the rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
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. Disc cover
2. Screw (×2)

Front wheel

To remove the front wheel
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1
2
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. Remove the brake disc cover by
removing the screws.
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