HOME sm04532 To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause death or serious injury, remove main fuse before pro- ceeding. (00251b) 2. Remove right side cover and maxi-fuse. 3. See Figure 2-51 . On ABS models, release front wheel speed sensor cable from clip. 4. See Figure 2-52 . Remove both upper and lower mounting bolts to remove brake caliper assembly. 5. Support calipers using a rubber bungee cord. Be careful not to scratch fender or fork slider finish. 6. Repeat to remove opposite caliper. NOTE Do not operate front brake lever with the front wheel removed or the caliper piston may be forced out of piston bore. Figure 2-52. Caliper Mounting Bolts (typical, ABS model shown) 7.
See Figure 2-53 . Loosen pinch bolt (2) in right side axle holder (4). 8. Insert screwdriver or steel rod through hole in axle (1) on right side. While holding axle stationary, remove axle nut (5). 9. Pull axle out while retaining the left and right inner wheel spacers, and front wheel speed sensor (if ABS equipped). NOTE • If ABS equipped, never pull wheel speed sensor cable tight or use to retain wheel, axle or other components. • Always keep wheel speed sensor (and ABS encoder bearing) away from magnetic fields (such as magnetic parts trays, magnetic base dial indicators, alternator rotors, etc.) or damage will occur. 10. Remove wheel assembly from forks. sm04806 Figure 2-51.
Front Wheel Eq 6. Bolt Speed Sensor Cable Clip (ABS 7. Spring washer uipped) Figure 2-53. Front Wheel Mo 2009 VRSC unting (VRSCAW) Service: Chassis 2-55