Wheels and tires of motorcycle Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star (1998-2008)

Removing the front wheel and brake discs
Order Job name/Part name Quantity Remarks Removing the front wheel and brake discs Remove the parts in the order listed. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface. Warning! Securely support the motorcycle so there is no danger of it falling over. 1...

Disassembling the front wheel
Order Job name/Part name Quantity Remarks Disassembling the front wheel Disassemble the parts in the order listed. (1) Oil seals 2 (2) Bearings 2 (3) Collar 1 For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedure.

Removing the front wheel
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface. Warning! Securely support the motorcycle so that there is no danger of it falling over. Note: Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that the front wheel is elevated. 2. Remove: brake calipers (1)...

Checking the front wheel
1. Check: wheel axle Roll the wheel axle on a flat surface. Bends → Replace. Warning! Do not attempt to straighten a bent wheel axle. 2. Check: tire front wheel Damage/wear → Replace. Refer to " Checking the tires " and " Checking the wheels ". 3....

Checking the brake discs
The following procedure applies to all of the brake discs. 1. Check: brake disc Damage/galling → Replace. 2. Measure: brake disc deflection (1) Out of specification → Correct the brake disc deflection or replace the brake disc. Brake disc deflection...

Installing the front wheel
The following procedure applies to both brake discs. 1. Lubricate: wheel axle oil seallips Recommended lubricant: Lithium soap base grease 2. Install: front wheel assembly Note: The arrow mark (a) on the tire must point in the direction of the...

Adjusting the front wheel static balance
Note: After replacing the tire, wheel or both, the front wheel static balance should be adjusted. Adjust the front wheel static balance with the brake discs installed. 1. Remove: balancing weight (-s) Note: Place the front wheel on a suitable...

Removing the muffler and brake caliper
Order Job name/Part name Quantity Remarks Removing the muffler and brake caliper Remove the parts in the order listed. 1 Muffler 1 2 Muffler stay 1 3 Brake hose holder 1 4 Brake caliper 1 Refer to " Removing the rear wheel ". For installation,...

Removing the rear wheel
Order Job name/Part name Quantity Remarks Removing the rear wheel Remove the parts in the order listed. Warning! Securely support the motorcycle so there is no danger of it falling over. Final gear oil Drain Refer to " Final gear oil replacement "....

Rear wheel disassembly
Order Job name/Part name Quantity Remarks Rear wheel disassembly Remove the parts in the order listed. Disassembling the rear wheel 1 Lock washers 2 2 Clutch hub 1 3 Dampers 6 4 O-rings 2 5 Oil seal 1 6 Bearing 1 7 Spacer 1 8 Bearing 1 For assembly,...

Checking the rear wheel
1. Check: wheel axle rear wheel wheel bearings oil seals. Refer to " Front wheel and brake discs ". 2. Check: tire Damage/wear → Replace. Refer to " Checking the tires ". 3. Check: spokes. Refer to " Front wheel and brake discs ". 4. Measure: rear...

Checking the rear wheel drive hub
1. Check: rear wheel drive hub. Cracks/damage → Replace. rear wheel drive hub dampers. Damage/wear → Replace.

Installing the rear wheel
1. Lubricate: drive shaft splines Recommended lubricant: Molydenum disulfide grease 2. Lubricate: wheel axle wheel bearings oil seal lips Recommended lubricant: Lithium soap base grease 2. Install: rear wheel assembly a. Install the rear wheel...

Adjusting the rear wheel static balance
Note: After replacing the tire, wheel or both, the rear wheel static balance should be adjusted. Adjust the rear wheel static balance with the brake disc and rear wheel drive hub installed. 1. Adjust: rear wheel static balance. Refer to " Front...