Removing The Front Wheel; Checking The Front Wheel - Yamaha YZF-R6 99 Service Manual

FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCS
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REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL

1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
S Brake hose holders
S left brake caliper
S right brake caliper
S wheel axle
NOTE:
Do not squeeze the brake lever when removing
the brake calipers.
3. Elevate:
S front wheel
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
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CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL

1. Check:
S wheel axle
Roll the wheel axle on a flat surface.
Bends ! Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent wheel
axle.
2. Check:
S tire
S front wheel
Damage/wear ! Replace.
Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" and
"CHECKING THE WHEELS" in chapter 3.
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