wheel bolts YAMAHA MT-25 2016 Owners Manual

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65. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
6. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in.
7. Install the rear fender lower panel
by installing the bolts and screws.
8. Install the mudguard by installing
the quick fasteners.
EAU24351
Supporting the motorcycleSince 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
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 placinga jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
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Front wheel
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To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.1. Loosen the axle nut and the brake
caliper bolts.2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure in the
previous section “Supporting the
motorcycle”.
3. Remove the brake caliper (togeth-
er with the reflector on each side)
by removing the bolts. NOTICE:
Do not apply the brake after the
brake caliper has been re-
moved, otherwise the brake
pads will be forced shut.
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4. Remove the axle nut.
5. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.2. Insert the wheel axle from the right
side and then install the axle nut.
3. Install the brake caliper (together
with the reflectors on each side)
by installing the bolts.
TIPMake sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake caliper onto the brake
disc.4. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
5. Tighten the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts to the specified
torques.
6. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
1. Axle nut
1
1. Brake caliper bolt
1
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 44 ft·lbf)
Brake caliper bolt:
35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
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