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13.3 Removing the rear wheel x
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 27)
– Remove the chain guard. ( p. 40)
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Main work
– Remove nut 1.
– Remove washer 2 and chain adjuster 3.
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– Withdraw the wheel spindle 4 only enough to allow the rear wheel to be pushed
forward.
– Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible. Remove the chain from the rear
sprocket.
– Holding the rear wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the rear wheel out of the
swingarm.
Info
Do not operate the foot brake when the rear wheel is removed.
Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake disc is not dam-
aged.
13.4 Installing the rear wheel x
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
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Main work
– Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is broken or worn:
–
Change the wheel bearing. x
– Clean and grease wheel spindle 1.
Long-life grease ( p. 83)
– Lift the rear wheel into the swingarm and position it.
– Insert the wheel spindle 1 with washer 2 and chain adjuster 3.
– Apply the chain.
– Position chain adjuster 3 and push the wheel spindle all the way in.
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– Position chain adjuster 4 and washer 5. Mount nut 6, but do not tighten it yet.
– Make sure that the chain adjusters are fitted correctly on the adjusting screws.
– Check the chain tension. ( p. 41)
– Tighten nut 6.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M12x1 40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft)
– Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings lie on the brake disc
and there is a pressure point.
Finishing work
– Install the chain guard. ( p. 40)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 27)
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