PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-406EAU24351Supporting the motorcycleSince this model is not equipped with acenterstand, follow these precautionswhen removing the front and rearwheel or performing other mainte-nance requiring the motorcycle tostand upright. Check that the motorcy-cle is in a stable and level position be-fore starting any maintenance. Astrong wooden box can be placed un-der the engine for added stability.To service the front wheel1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy-cle by using a motorcycle standor, if an additional motorcyclestand is not available, by placing ajack under the frame in front of therear wheel.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.EAU44792Front wheel (for non-ABSmodels)WARNINGEWA14841For the ABS model, have a Yamahadealer remove and install the wheel.EAU56330To remove the front wheelWARNINGEWA10822To 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.
