Supporting The Motorcycle; Front Wheel Removal - Yamaha TW200E Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Supporting the motorcycle

Since the Yamaha TW200E has no
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centerstand, follow these precau-
tions when removing the front and
rear wheel or performing other
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maintenance requiring the motor-
cycle to stand upright.
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Front wheel service:
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To stabilize the rear of the motor-
cycle, either use a motorcycle
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stand or place a motorcycle jack
under the frame in front of the rear
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wheel to prevent it from moving
from side to side. Then use a
motorcycle stand to elevate the
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front wheel off of the ground.
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Rear wheel service:
Use a motorcycle stand or motor-
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cycle jack to elevate the motorcycle
so the rear wheel is off the ground.
Alternatively, two jacks can be
placed under the
swingarm.
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Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before
starting any maintenance. A strong
wooden box can be placed under
the engine for added stability.
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.