Supporting The Motorcycle; Front Wheel (For Non-Abs Models) - Yamaha FZ8-N Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Supporting the motorcycle

Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motorcy-
cle is in a stable and level position be-
fore starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy-
cle by using a motorcycle stand
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or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing a
jack under the frame in front of the
rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
a jack either under each side of the
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frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
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Front wheel (for non-ABS
models)
WARNING
For the ABS model, have a Yamaha
dealer remove and install the wheel.
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts.
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