Removing and refi tting the rear wheel
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C
WARNING
Take care when inserting the wheel to ensure that the disc is not damaged by the brake pads.
Once everything is fi tted, check the correct brake operation before riding the machine.
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Maintenance processes
Place the motorcycle in an upright position and im-
mobilise it at the front.
To remove the rear wheel:
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Tap the end of the wheel shaft with a nylon mallet
to aid removal.
During the process do not press the brake pedal. If
the pedal has been pressed, the callipers will have
to be pushed back to make them re-separate. If ne-
cessary, refi ll with brake fl uid and bleed the corres-
ponding circuit.
WARNING
- Remove the wheel shaft nut
- Remove the wheel shaft
TIP
- Push the wheel forwards.
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- Remove the chain
- Withdraw the wheel backwards, releasing the
rear disc brake from the calliper.
To refi t the back wheel:
- Proceed in reverse order to the removal.
- Adjust the chain tension (Adjusting the chain
tension chapter).
TIP
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B
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from the wheel sprocket.