Supporting The Motorcycle; Front Wheel - Yamaha XT250 2021 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Supporting the motorcycle

Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
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when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
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requiring the motorcycle to stand up-
right. Check that the motorcycle is in a
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stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the engine for
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added stability.
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To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
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by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
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der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
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2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
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To service the rear wheel
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Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
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cycle stand is not available, by placing
a jack either under each side of the
EAU24351 frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.

Front wheel

To remove the front wheel
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Axle nut
7-37
WARNING
1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure in the
previous section "Supporting the
motorcycle".
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