How do you remove the front wheel?? - Yamaha FZ6R Forums - International FZ6R / XJ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

Yone · 09-19-2009, 07:08 PM

I have a set of front/rear stands, but the front stand does not allow enough clearance for me to pull out the wheel bolt to let the wheel slip out of the forks...

Also, after loosening the bolt I noticed that when I spun the front wheel I could hear a grinding sound...like the rotor rubbing against the brake pads - is this normal?! Now I'm sweating that I've screwed the front up and won't be able to ride it until I can get it to a shop

FitZ6R · 09-20-2009, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Yone

I have a set of front/rear stands, but the front stand does not allow enough clearance for me to pull out the wheel bolt to let the wheel slip out of the forks...:

Not sure if I'm picturing this right, but if the stand brackets are positioned correctly, there should be enough clearance (example photo attached). You could add a spacer under the fork end if you need just a bit more.

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Also, after loosening the bolt I noticed that when I spun the front wheel I could hear a grinding sound...like the rotor rubbing against the brake pads - is this normal?!

Brake drag is normal. I'd describe it as a "scraping" sound, rather than "grinding," but as long as the brakes work and the rotors look OK, I bet you're fine.

cbzdel · 09-20-2009, 11:25 AM

which stand do you have? I have plenty of access with my HF stand..

If you need to borrow it we can set something up..

Yone · 09-20-2009, 05:14 PM

Hmmm...guess my stand wasn't designed all that well.

As you can see the bolt hits the top of the stand post...However, if I get it stood up on the very back corner of the forks I might have just enough clearance.

Yone · 09-20-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cbzdel

which stand do you have? I have plenty of access with my HF stand..

If you need to borrow it we can set something up..

Thanks cbzdel, but I've averted the problem this time. I wanted to take the front wheel off to paint the forks, but I ended up just masking everything off and painting around it. Turned out good...I'll post more pics in the mod section.

09-19-2009, 07:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Yone Senior Member Bike: '09 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Puget Sound, WA Posts: 127 Thanks: 13 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	How do you remove the front wheel?? I have a set of front/rear stands, but the front stand does not allow enough clearance for me to pull out the wheel bolt to let the wheel slip out of the forks... Also, after loosening the bolt I noticed that when I spun the front wheel I could hear a grinding sound...like the rotor rubbing against the brake pads - is this normal?! Now I'm sweating that I've screwed the front up and won't be able to ride it until I can get it to a shop __________________ 2009 Yamaha Blue FZ6R - Intuitive Racing frame sliders, SPI grip heaters, Yamaha double-bubble windscreen, Magnum TM80 low tone horn, custom garage door opener, Kryptonite disc lock, Motion Pro helmet lock, Joe Rocket Hammerhead tank bag, Nelson-Rigg mini saddlebags

09-20-2009, 11:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
cbzdel Super Moderator Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,061 Thanks: 37 Thanked 222 Times in 105 Posts	which stand do you have? I have plenty of access with my HF stand.. If you need to borrow it we can set something up.. __________________ 2009 De-Badged Raven FZ6R Mods: Intuitive Racing Sliders // Competition Werkes FE // Camcorder & GPS Mounts // Motrax Flush Mounts // Pazzo Shorties // K&N Air & Oil Filters // 6000k HID Kit // Red Wheel Stripes // Tank Slapper Kit // Oberon Fuel Tank Cap / /Axio Tail Bag // +1 Front Sprocket // Integrated Smoked LED Tail Light //

09-20-2009, 05:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Yone Senior Member Bike: '09 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Puget Sound, WA Posts: 127 Thanks: 13 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Hmmm...guess my stand wasn't designed all that well. As you can see the bolt hits the top of the stand post...However, if I get it stood up on the very back corner of the forks I might have just enough clearance. __________________ 2009 Yamaha Blue FZ6R - Intuitive Racing frame sliders, SPI grip heaters, Yamaha double-bubble windscreen, Magnum TM80 low tone horn, custom garage door opener, Kryptonite disc lock, Motion Pro helmet lock, Joe Rocket Hammerhead tank bag, Nelson-Rigg mini saddlebags Last edited by Yone; 09-22-2009 at 10:41 AM.

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