Yamaha XT250X - Installing the Front Wheel (Disc)

FRONT WHEEL
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f. Repeat steps (d) through (f) several times un-
til all the marks come to rest at the same spot.
g. The spot where all the marks come to rest is
the front wheel’s heavy spot “X”.
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3. Adjust:
● Front wheel static balance
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a. Install a balancing weight “1” onto the rim ex-
actly opposite the heavy spot “X”.
NOTE:
Start with the lightest weight.
b. Turn the front wheel 90° so that the heavy
spot is positioned as shown.
c. If the heavy spot does not stay in that posi-
tion, install a heavier weight.
d. Repeat steps (b) and (c) until the front wheel
is balanced.
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4. Check:
● Front wheel static balance
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a. Turn the front wheel and make sure it stays at
each position shown.
b. If the front wheel does not remain stationary
at all of the positions, rebalance it.
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EAS22000
INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL (DISC)
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake discs.
1. Install:
● Front brake disc
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DISC” on page 4-17.
2. Lubricate:
● Front wheel axle
● Oil seal lips
3. Tighten:
● Front wheel axle nut “1”
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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