Removing The Front Wheel; Checking The Front Wheel - Yamaha XVS1100(L) 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 calipers 1 (left and right)
NOTE:
Do not squeeze the brake lever when removing
the brake calipers.
3. Loosen:
S pinch bolt (front wheel axle) 1
S front wheel axle 2
4. 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.
3. Check:
S spokes
Bends/damage ! Replace.
Loose ! Tighten.
Tap the spokes with a screwdriver.
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