Royal Enfield Bullet 500 2017 Manual page 118

MINOR MAINTENANCE TIPS
 Take out Speedo drive and
bush on the right side.
Place a 4 mm thick wooden

piece or cardboard sheet
between the brake pads to
avoid brake pads getting
locked.
C A U T I O N
Do not press the front brake lever when wheel is
removed as this will result in brake pads getting
locked.
FRONT WHEEL REASSEMBLY
 Remove the wooden piece /
card board sheet placed
between the brake pads.
Place the speedo drive bush

in position and place speedo
drive over it.
Insert the wheel along with speedo

drive and right spacer between the
front fork ends ensuring that the
brake disc is located between the
brake pads.
 Insert and tap the front wheel axle
gently inside.
Refit the washer and tighten the nut

firmly.
NOTE
Ensure that the speedo drive is correctly located such
that the cable can be connected without difficulty.
Tighten the pinch bolt on the right

fork guide.
Rotate the wheel and check for

smooth rotation.
Connect the speedo cable to speedo

drive and check for proper working
of speedo meter.
Press brake lever 2 or 3 times to check

front brake efficiency
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