11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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11.1
Raising the motorcycle with a lift stand
Note
Material damage
The vehicle may be damaged by incorrect procedure when parking.
Significant damage may be caused if the vehicle rolls away or falls over.
The components for parking the vehicle are designed only for the weight of the vehicle.
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Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
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Ensure that nobody sits on the vehicle when the vehicle is parked on a stand.
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Raise the motorcycle at the frame underneath the engine.
Neither wheel is in contact with the ground.
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Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
11.2
Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand
Note
Material damage
The vehicle may be damaged by incorrect procedure when parking.
Significant damage may be caused if the vehicle rolls away or falls over.
The components for parking the vehicle are designed only for the weight of the vehicle.
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Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
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Ensure that nobody sits on the vehicle when the vehicle is parked on a stand.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
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Remove the lift stand.
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To park the motorcycle, press side stand
1
to the ground with
your foot and lean the motorcycle on it.
Info
The side stand must be folded up during motorcycle use.
11.3
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Main work
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Push dust boots
1
of both fork legs upwards.
Info
The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles from
the inside fork tubes. Over time, dirt can accumulate behind
the dust boots. If this dirt is not removed, the oil seals
behind can start to leak.
