TIRE REPLACEMENT
Front tire replacement
1. Position the motorcycle on the center
stand.
2. Remove the caliper from the front fork by
removing the mounting bolts
CAUTION
Never squeeze the front brake lever with
the caliper removed. It is very difficult to
force the pads back into the caliper
assembly and brake fluid leakage may
result.
3. Loosen the front axle pinch bolt
4. Loosen the front axle
5. Carefully position a jack or block under
engine and raise until the front wheel is
slightly off the ground.
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Improper jaking may cause damage to
the frame.
Do not apply the jack head to the oil filter
when jacking up the motorcycle.
6. Draw out the axle shaft.
7. Slide the front wheel forward.
8. To reinstall the front wheel assembly,
reverse the sequence as described.
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CAUTION