Front Wheel Removal - Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Rear wheel service
Use a motorcycle stand or motorcycle
jack to elevate the motorcycle so the
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rear wheel is off
Alternatively, two jacks can be placed
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under the frame or swingarm.
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the ground.
1. Speedometer cable

Front wheel removal

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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 speedometer cable
from the front wheel side.
1. Axle holder nut ( 4)
2. Wheel axle
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NOTE:
Do not depress the brake lever when
the disc and caliper are separated.
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2. Loosen the wheel axle holder
nuts and wheel axle.
3. Elevate the front wheel by plac-
ing a suitable stand under the
engine.
4. Remove the wheel axle and the
front wheel. Make sure the
motorcycle is properly supported.
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