Front Wheel - Yamaha VMAX VMX12V Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Tail/brake light bulb
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2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
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3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
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wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
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screws.
CAUTION:
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Do not overtighten the screws, oth-
erwise the lens may break.
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Front wheel

To remove the front wheel
WARNING
G It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
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Securely support the motorcy-
cle so that there is no danger of
it falling over.
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Disconnect the speedometer ca-
ble from the front wheel.
3. Remove the brake calipers by re-
moving the bolts.
CAUTION:
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Do not pull the brake lever after the
brake caliper has been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will be
forced shut.
4. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle.
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1. Speedometer cable
2. Bolt
3. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
4. Wheel axle
5. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
To install the front wheel
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1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub so that the pro-
jections mesh with the slots.
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