6-31PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR123456789EAU00862Supporting the motorcycleSince the Yamaha TW200E has nocenterstand, follow these precau-tions when removing the front andrear wheel or performing othermaintenance requiring the motor-cycle to stand upright.Front wheel service:To stabilize the rear of the motor-cycle, either use a motorcyclestand or place a motorcycle jackunder the frame in front of the rearwheel to prevent it from movingfrom side to side. Then use amotorcycle stand to elevate thefront wheel off of the ground.Rear wheel service:Use a motorcycle stand or motor-cycle jack to elevate the motorcycleso the rear wheel is off the ground.Alternatively, two jacks can beplaced under the frame orswingarm.Check that the motorcycle is in astable and level position beforestarting any maintenance. A strongwooden box can be placed underthe engine for added stability.3241EAU00908Front wheel removal EW000122w8 It is advisable to have aYamaha dealer service thewheel.8 Securely support the motorcy-cle so there is no danger of itfalling over.1. Remove the clip holding thespeedometer cable in thespeedometer gear housing.Then remove the speedometercable by pulling it outward.1. Speedometer cable2. Axle nut3. Cotter pin4. Clip5FY-9-E0 (TW200) 7/29/02 10:54 AM Page 60