Rear Wheel (For Non-Abs Models) - Yamaha FZ8-N Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
TIP
Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake calipers onto the brake
discs.
5. Install the brake hose holders by
installing the bolt and nut.
6. Tighten the brake caliper bolts and
the brake hose holder bolts to the
specified torques.
Tightening torques:
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
Brake hose holder bolt:
6
6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
7. Tighten the wheel axle, and then
the wheel axle pinch bolt to the
specified torques.
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
65 Nm (6.5 m·kgf, 47 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
8. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
Rear wheel (for non-ABS
models)
WARNING
For the ABS model, have a Yamaha
dealer remove and install the wheel.
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Loosen the axle nut.
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1. Axle nut
6-42
2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
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according to the procedure on
page 6-40.
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3. Remove the axle nut.
4. Fully loosen the locknut on each
side of the swingarm.
5. Turn the drive chain slack adjust-
ing bolts fully in direction (a) and
push the wheel forward.
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1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
6. Remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
1 2
(a)