Checking The Front Brake Discs; Installing The Front Wheel (Front Brake Discs) - Yamaha R6 2009 Service Manual

3. Adjust:
• Front wheel static balance
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a. Install a balancing weight "1" onto the rim
exactly opposite the heavy spot "X".
TIP
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 station-
ary at all of the positions, rebalance it.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISCS" on page 4-23.
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INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL (FRONT
BRAKE DISCS)
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake discs.
1. Install:
• Front brake disc
Front brake disc bolt
18 Nm (1.8 m·kg, 13 ft·lb)
LOCTITE
TIP
Tighten the brake disc bolts in stages and in a
crisscross pattern.
2. Check:
• Front brake discs
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT
BRAKE DISCS" on page 4-23.
3. Lubricate:
• Oil seal lips
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
4. Install:
• Front wheel
TIP
Install the tire and wheel with the mark "1"
pointing in the direction of wheel rotation.
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FRONT WHEEL
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