Removing The Front Wheel; Checking The Front Wheel - Yamaha YZF-R1P Service Manual

FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCS
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REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL

1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
_
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
_
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so
that the front wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• left brake caliper
• right brake caliper
NOTE:
@
Do not apply the brake lever when removing
the brake calipers.
3. Elevate:
• front wheel
NOTE:
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Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so
that the front wheel is elevated.
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CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL

1. Check:
• wheel axle
Roll the wheel axle on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
WARNING
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Do not attempt to straighten a bent wheel
axle.
2. Check:
• tire
• front wheel
Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" and
"CHECKING THE WHEELS" in chapter 3.
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