Supporting The Motorcycle; Front Wheel Removal - Yamaha Virago XV125S Owner's Manual

Supporting the motorcycle

Since the Yamaha XV125S has no
centerstand, follow these precau-
tions when removing the front and
rear wheel or performing other
maintenance requiring the motor-
cycle to stand upright.
Front wheel service
To stabilize the rear of the motor-
cycle, either use a motorcycle
stand or place a motorcycle jack
under the frame in front of the rear
wheel to prevent it from moving
from side to side. Then use a
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.
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.
the frame or
1. Speedometer cable

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 speedometer
cable from the front wheel
side.
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