Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Supporting the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motorcy-
cle is in a stable and level position be-
fore starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy-
cle by using a motorcycle stand
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or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing a
jack under the frame in front of the
rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
a jack either under each side of the
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frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
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Front wheel
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Unscrew the locknut to discon-
nect the speedometer cable.
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1. Locknut
2. Speedometer cable
2. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle.
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