Supporting The Motorcycle; Front Wheel Removal - Yamaha DT125R Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Supporting the motorcycle

Since the Yamaha DT125R has no
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centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
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nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motor-
3
cycle is in a stable and level position
before starting any maintenance. A
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strong wooden box can be placed
under the engine for added stability.
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Front wheel service
To stabilize the rear of the motorcy-
6
cle, either use a motorcycle stand or
place a motorcycle jack under the
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frame in front of the rear wheel to
prevent it from moving from side to
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side. Then use a motorcycle stand to
elevate the front wheel off of the
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ground.
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Rear wheel service
Use a motorcycle stand or motorcycle
jack to elevate the motorcycle so the
rear wheel is
Alternatively, two jacks can be placed
under the frame or swingarm.
off the ground.
1. Disc cover
2. Screw ( 2)

Front wheel removal

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6-36
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8 8 It is advisable to have a
Yamaha dealer service the
wheel.
8 8 Securely support the motorcy-
cle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Remove the disc cover.
2. Remove the speedometer cable
from the front wheel side.
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