Supporting The Motorcycle; Front Wheel Removal - Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Supporting the motorcycle

Since the Yamaha YZF-R6 has no cen-
terstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance 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 un-
der the engine for added stability.
Front wheel service
6 To stabilize the rear of the motorcycle,
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.
EAU01579 Rear wheel service
Use a motorcycle stand or motorcycle
jack to elevate the motorcycle so the
rear wheel is off the ground. Alterna-
tively, two jacks can be placed under
the frame or swingarm.
1. Wheel axle
2. Pinch bolt

Front wheel removal

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1. Loosen the pinch bolt and caliper
2. Loosen the wheel axle by using a
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WARNING
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
Securely support the motor-
cycle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
bolts.
19-mm hexagon wrench.
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