Loosen the front axel pinch bolt - 6mm Allen wrench. TIP: Use axel wrench flat end to spread brake pads during reassemble.Ģ.

TIP: Get 2 pieces of cardboard 4'x4' and fold them in halfĪnd insert them between the pads to hold them apart Remove both brake calipers (2 bolts each) - 12mm. TIP: Replace the cotter key with a 5/32' hitch pin (Lowes / Home Depot).ġ. Remove the rear axle nut and washer - 27mm flat wrench. Vertical, make the marks when you have the axel out.Ĩ. TIP: If the cotter key is aligned vertical, file marks on the pinch boltĮnd of the axel for easier future alignment. Loosen (not remove) the rear axel pinch bolt - 12mm. TIP: Use axel wrench flat end to spread the brake pads during reassemble.ħ. Remove the rear brake caliper - 2, 12mm bolts. Remove the right muffler mounting bolt - 14mm, and remove the muffler.Ħ. Loosen the right muffler-to-exhaust clamping bolt - 12mm.ĥ. To keep the fork tubes from getting damaged in step 10, place aĬardboard or carpet (from a car?) under the front tire area.Ĥ. Connect tie-down straps from the bottom of the centerstand legs, You should REMOVE everything from the saddlebags & trunkĪFTER the front wheel is removed so the rear of the bikeĭoesn't fall while working on the rear wheel.Ģ. & trunk) BEFORE starting the procedure, so the front of the bikeĭoesn't fall when the front wheel is removed in step 13. You may have to ADD some WEIGHT to the REAR of the bike (saddlebags Home Depot) and never have to hassle with the archaic cotter key againĬontrol the bike's weight balance to make it safe to work around. pliers (for cotter key) OR get a get a 5/32' $0.75 hitch pin clip (Lowes / 6mm Allen wrench (front axel pinch bolt) 14mm box-end wrench (if you loosen/remove the final drive) The size listed is for the socket or wrench, not the bolt thread size.

Included in the procedure are REASSEMBLY torque specifications. Make intelligent (safe) changes for other motorcycles. NOTE: This info is specific to the 1983-1993 Yamaha Venture motorcycle. If this is something you may need to do (Sunday or Monday when bike shops are closed) print the procedure and put it in your owners manual.

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