Supporting The Motorcycle; Front Wheel - Yamaha YZ85 2017 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment

Supporting the motorcycle

1. Maintenance stand (for off-road motorcycle)
Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, use a maintenance stand
when removing the front or rear wheel,
adjusting the chain or washing the ve-
hicle, etc.
Check that the motorcycle is in a stable
and level position before starting any
maintenance.
TIP
If a suitable maintenance stand is not
available, a strong wooden box can be
used instead.
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Front wheel

1
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 axle nut.
1. Washer
2. Axle nut
2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure in the
previous section "Supporting the
motorcycle".
3. Remove the axle nut and washer.
4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel. NOTICE: Do
not apply the brake after the
wheel and brake disc have been
removed, otherwise the brake
pads will be forced shut.
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