Supporting The Motorcycle; Front Wheel - Yamaha YBR250 Owner's Manual

Supporting the motorcycle

Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear wheel
or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand upright.
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.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
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.
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.
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Front wheel

To remove the front wheel
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dealer service the wheel.
Securely support the motorcycle
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so that there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt and the wheel axle.
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1. Wheel axle
2. Wheel axle pinch bolt
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Do not apply the brake after the wheel
has been removed together with the
brake disc, otherwise the brake pads
will be forced shut.
To install the front wheel
Make sure that there is enough space
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between the brake pads before inserting
the brake disc into the caliper.
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2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on page
6-29.
3. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
4. Tighten the wheel axle to the
specified torque.
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