10-6 WHEELS/TIRES

Wheels (Rims)

Front Wheel Removal

•Remove:

Front Caliper Mounting Bolts [A] (Both Sides) Front Caliper [B] (Both Sides)

•Loosen:

Front Axle Clamp Bolts [A] (Right Side) Front Axle [B]

•Remove the lower fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter).

•Raise the front wheel off the ground.

Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238

Jack Attachment: 57001-1608

•Pull out the axle to the right side and drop the front wheel out of the front forks.

CAUTION

Do not lay the wheel down on one of the discs. This can damage or warp the disc. Place blocks under the wheel so that the disc does not touch the ground.

•Loosen the axle clamp bolts (left side) [A] and remove the axle nut [B].

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Wheels (Rims)

Front Wheel Installation

NOTE

○The direction of the wheel rotation [A] is shown by an arrow [B] on the wheel spoke.

•Check the wheel rotation mark on the front wheel and install it.

•Apply high-temperature grease to the grease seal lips.

•Fit the collars [A] on the both sides of the hub. ○The collars are identical.

•Insert the axle [B] from the right side.

•Tighten the axle nut [C]. Right Axle Clamp Bolts [D] Left Axle Clamp Bolts [E] Viewed from Rear [F]

Torque - Front Axle Nut: 127 N·m (13.0 kgf·m, 93.7 ft·lb)

•Before tightening the axle clamp bolts on the right front fork leg, pump the front fork up and down 4 or 5 times to all on the right front fork leg to seat on the front axle.

NOTE

○Put a block in front of the front wheel to stop moving.

•Tighten the axle clamp bolts on the right fork leg first. Next, tighten the left axle clamp bolts.

Torque - Front Axle Clamp Bolts: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)

NOTE

○Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to ensure even tightening torque.

•Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).

•Check the front brake effectiveness (see Brake Operation Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

WARNING

Do not attempt to drive the motorcycle until a full brake lever is obtained by pumping the brake lever until the pads are against the disc. The brake will not function on the first application of the lever if this is not done.

10-8 WHEELS/TIRES

Wheels (Rims)

Rear Wheel Removal

•Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand [A].

•Remove:

Rear Caliper Mounting Bolts [A] Rear Caliper [B]

•Remove: Cotter Pin [A] Axle Nut [B] Washer [C]

Axle [D] (from Right Side)

•Remove the drive chain [A] from the rear sprocket toward the left.

•Move the rear wheel back and remove it.

CAUTION

Do not lay the wheel on the ground with the disc facing down. This can damage or warp the disc. Place blocks under the wheel so that the disc does not touch the ground.

Rear Wheel Installation

•Apply high-temperature grease to the grease seal lips.

•Fit the collars on the both sides of the hub. Left Side Collar [A]

Right Side Collar [B] (with Flange)

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Wheels (Rims)

•Engage the drive chain with the rear sprocket.

•Install the caliper bracket [A] onto the stopper [B] of the swingarm.

•Insert the axle from the right side of the wheel.

•Install the washer and axle nut.

•Adjust the drive chain slack before tightening the axle nut (see Drive Chain Slack Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

•Tighten:

Torque - Rear Axle Nut: 127 N·m (13.0 kgf·m, 93.7 ft·lb)

•Insert a new cotter pin [A].

NOTE

○When inserting the cotter pin, if the slots in the nut do not align with the cotter pin hole in the axle, tighten the nut clockwise [B] up to next alignment.

○It should be within 30°.

○Loosen once and tighten again when the slot goes past the nearest hole.

•Bend the cotter pin [A] over the nut [B].

WARNING

If the rear axle nut is not securely tightened or the cotter pin is not installed, an unsafe riding condition may result.

•Install the rear caliper (see Caliper Installation in the Brakes chapter).

•Check the rear brake effectiveness (see Brake Operation Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

WARNING

Do not attempt to drive the motorcycle until a full brake pedal is obtained by pumping the brake pedal until the pads are against the disc. The brake will not function on the first application of the pedal if this is not done.