Rear Wheel Removal - Yamaha Virago XV125S Owner's Manual

5. Push down hard on the han-
dlebars several times to check
for proper fork operation.
6. Tightening the wheel axle to
the specified torque.
7. Install the pinch bolts and
tighten them to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
Wheel axle:
59 Nm (5.9 m·kg)
Pinch bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kg)
8. Install the speedometer cable.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Rear 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 axle nut cotter pin
and brake torque rod cotter
pin.
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1. Brake torque rod
2. Brake torque rod cotter pin
3. Brake torque rod nut
4. Brake rod
5. Rear brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Loosen the axle nut and brake
torque nut.
3. Elevate the rear wheel by plac-
ing a suitable stand under the
engine.
4. Remove the brake torque rod
nut and bolt from the brake
shoe plate.
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