13 WHEELS, TIRES 183
13.3 Removing the rear wheel x
Preparatory work
– Raise the rear of the motorcycle with lifting gear. ( p. 156)
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Main work
– Remove nut 1.
– Remove chain adjuster 2.
– Remove the axle 3.
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– Push the rear wheel as far forward as possible and then remove the chain from the rear
sprocket.
Info
Protect the motorcycle and its attachments against damage by covering them.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to damaged brake discs.
– Always lay down the wheel in such a way that the brake discs are not dam-
aged.
– Take the rear wheel out of the swingarm carefully without damaging the rim or brake
disc.
Info
Do not operate the foot brake when the rear wheel is removed.