Difference between revisions of "Front Wheel Removal"

Latest revision as of 04:54, 30 September 2020

Video Instruction

Zero DS front wheel removal by Nigel Morris on YouTube:

Zero Motorcycles: Front Wheel Removal 2016 DSR by E Shattow on YouTube:

Tools

6mm Allen Wrench - Axle bolt (M17)

5mm Allen Wrench - Pinch

13mm Socket - Brake calipers

Steps

1. Loosen both brake caliper bolts using the 13mm socket.
2. Loosen both right pinch bolts using the 5mm allen wrench.

   Alternate slightly, turning each counter-clockwise.

3. Loosen the axle bolt using the 6mm allen wrench.
4. Loosen both left pinch bolts using the 5mm allen wrench.

   Alternate slightly, turning each counter-clockwise.

5. Securely lift the front wheel.
6. Remove both brake bolts using the 13mm socket, and lift and secure the brake caliper without stressing the brake lines.
7. Continue to back off the pinch bolts, but do not remove, using the 5mm allen wrench.
8. Remove the axle bolt and outer spacer using the 6mm allen wrench.
9. Replace the axle bolt with the 6mm allen bolt, turning several turns inward, without the outer spacer.
10. Push on the axle bolt while encouraging the left side of the axle out.

    Support the wheel to reduce binding!

11. Remove the axle.
12. Remove the wheel.