Removing The Front Wheel; Checking The Front Wheel - Yamaha BT1100 2002 Service Manual

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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:
• brake hose holder (right/left)
• brake calipers 1 (left and right)
NOTE:
Do not squeeze the brake lever when removing
the brake calipers.
3. Loosen:
• pinch bolt (front wheel axle) 1
4. Remove:
• front wheel axle 2
5. Remove:
• front wheel
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CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL

1. Check:
• wheel axle
Roll the wheel axle on a flat surface.
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Bends
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent wheel
axle.
2. Check:
• tire
• front wheel
Damage/wear
Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" and
"CHECKING THE WHEELS" in Chapter 3.
3. Measure:
• front wheel radial runout 1
• front wheel lateral runout 2
Over the specified limits
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Replace.
Replace.
Replace.