Supporting The Motorcycle; Front Wheel - Yamaha TRICKER XG250 Owner's Manual

6. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by pushing it in.
7. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.
8. Install the headlight rim by install-
ing the screws.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Supporting the motorcycle

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

To remove the front wheel
WARNING
G It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
G
Securely support the motorcy-
cle so that there is no danger of
it falling over.
1. Disconnect the speedometer ca-
ble from the front wheel.
2. Loosen the axle nut.
1. Speedometer cable
2. Axle nut
3. Lift the front wheel off the ground
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