PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-386EAU24350Supporting the motorcycleSince this model is not equipped with acenterstand, follow these precautionswhen removing the front and rearwheel or performing other maintenancerequiring the motorcycle to stand up-right. Check that the motorcycle is in astable and level position before startingany maintenance. A strong woodenbox can be placed under the engine foradded stability.To service the front wheel1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycleby using a motorcycle stand or, ifan additional motorcycle stand isnot available, by placing a jack un-der the frame in front of the rearwheel.2. Raise the front wheel off theground by using a motorcyclestand.To service the rear wheelRaise the rear wheel off the ground byusing a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-cycle stand is not available, by placinga jack either under each side of theframe in front of the rear wheel or undereach side of the swingarm.EAU44791Front wheel (for non-ABSmodels)WARNINGEWA14840For the ABS model, have a Yamahadealer remove and install the wheel.EAU39394To remove the front wheelWARNINGEWA10821To avoid injury, securely support thevehicle so there is no danger of itfalling over.1. Loosen the front wheel axle pinchbolt, then the wheel axle and thebrake caliper bolts.U1ECE1E0.book Page 38 Monday, August 8, 2011 11:52 AM
