Front Wheel (For Non-Abs Models) - Yamaha XJ6 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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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1. Wheel axle
2. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
3. Brake caliper bolt
2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure in the
previous section "Supporting the
motorcycle".
3. Remove the brake caliper on each
side by removing the bolts.
NOTICE: Do not apply the brake
after the brake calipers have
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brake pads will be forced shut.
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1. Brake caliper
2. Brake caliper bolt
4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Install the brake calipers by install-
ing the bolts.
TIP
Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
2
ing the brake calipers onto the brake
discs.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
5. Tighten the wheel axle, the front
wheel axle pinch bolt and the
brake caliper bolts to the specified
torques.
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