Installing The Front Wheel (Disc) - Yamaha YZF-R15 Service Manual

f. Repeat steps (c) through (e) several times
until all the marks come to rest at the same
spot.
g. The spot where all the marks come to rest is
the front wheel's heavy spot "X".
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3. Adjust:
Front wheel static balance
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a. Install a balancing weight "1" onto the rim ex-
actly opposite the heavy spot "X".
NOTE:
Start with the lightest weight.
b. Turn the front wheel 90° so that the heavy
spot is positioned as shown.
c. If the heavy spot does not stay in that posi-
tion, install a heavier weight.
d. Repeat steps (b) and (c) until the front wheel
is balanced.
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4. Check:
Front wheel static balance
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a. Turn the front wheel and make sure it stays at
each position shown.
b. If the front wheel does not remain stationary
at all of the positions, rebalance it.
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INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL (DISC)

1. Install:
Front brake disc
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Front brake disc bolt
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg, 17 ft·lb)
LOCTITE®
NOTE:
Tighten the brake disc bolts in stages and in a
crisscross pattern.
2. Check:
Front brake disc
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Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISC" on page 4-19.
3. Lubricate:
Wheel axle
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Oil seal lip
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Speed sensor lip
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Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
4. Install:
Front wheel
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FRONT WHEEL