Front Wheel - APRILIA PEGASO 650 IE - 2004 Manual

FRONT WHEEL

CAUTION
The disassembly and reassembly of the
front wheel may be difficult for unskilled
operators.
If necessary, contact your aprilia
Official Dealer.
If you want to perform these operations
personally, keep to the following
instructions.
Carefully read p. 51 (MAINTENANCE).
While disassembling and reassembling
the wheel, be careful not to damage the
brake pipes, the disc and the pads.
WARNING
Riding with damaged rims may be
dangerous for the rider, other persons
and the vehicle.
Check the conditions of the wheel rim
and change it if it is damaged.
NOTE
Weight without driver (ready for
starting): 200 kg.
DISASSEMBLY
u Position the vehicle on the appropriate
f r o n t s u p p o r t s t a n d , s e e p . 6 1
(POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE
FRONT SUPPORT STAND
56 use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.
u Put a support (1) under the tyre, in such
a way as to keep the wheel in its position
after loosening it.
Make sure that the vehicle is stable.
Partially unscrew the two wheel pin
u
clamp screws (2) (right side).
u Unscrew the wheel pin (3) completely.
NOTE
To facilitate the extraction of the
wheel pin, slightly raise the wheel.
u Support the front wheel and manually
withdraw the wheel pin (3).
Take the left spacer ring (4) (left side).
u
NOTE
Upon removal, check the position
of the tachometer/odometer transmission
cable, since this will be useful for the
).
reassembly.
CAUTION
u Remove the speedometer/odometer
control (5) from the wheel seat.
NOTE
Remove the wheel, withdrawing
the disc from the brake caliper with care.
u Remove the wheel by withdrawing it from
the front.
CAUTION
Never pull the front brake lever after
removing the wheel, otherwise the
caliper pistons may go out of their
seats, thus causing the outflow of the
brake fluid. In this case consult your
aprilia Official Dealer, who will carry
out the proper maintenance operation.