Front Wheel - Yamaha 2006 YZF-R6V Owner's Manual

Front wheel

To remove the front wheel
WARNING
G It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
G
Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
1. Loosen the wheel axle pinch bolts,
the axle bolt, and then the brake
caliper bolts.
1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-36.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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each side by removing the bolt and
nut.
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4. Remove the brake caliper on each
side by removing the bolts.
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1. Brake hose holder
2. Bolt and nut
3. Brake caliper bolt
4. Brake caliper
5. Axle bolt
5. Remove the axle bolt, push the
wheel axle out from the left side,
and then remove the wheel.
1. Wheel axle
CAUTION:
Do not apply the brake after the
brake calipers have been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will be
forced shut.
To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Lower the front wheel so that it is
4. Install the brake calipers by install-
6-37
legs.
on the ground.
ing the bolts, and then tightening
them to the specified torque.
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