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8. Turn the axle counterclockwise
and draw it out.
9. Slide the front wheel forward.
10.To reinstall the wheel assem-
bly, reverse the sequence
described above.
11.After installing the wheel,
apply the front brake several
times to restore the proper
lever stroke.
WARNING
Failure to extend brake pads
after installing the wheel can
cause poor braking perfor-
mance and may result in an
accident.
Before riding, “pump” the
brake lever repeatedly until the
brake pads are pressed against
the brake disks and proper
lever stroke and firm feel are
restored. Also check that the
wheel rotates freely.
WARNING
Installing the front wheel in the
reverse direction can be haz-
ardous. The tire for this motor-
cycle is directional. Therefore,
the motorcycle may have
unusual handling if the wheel
is installed incorrectly.
Install the front wheel so that
the tire rotates in the specified
direction, as indicated by the
arrow on the sidewall of the
tire.
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