Husqvarna 2014 FC 450 EU, Owner'S Manual

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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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11.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 32)
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Loosen the fork protection. ( p. 33)
B00297-10
Main work
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Push dust boot
1
downward of both fork legs.
Info
The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the inside fork
tubes. Over time, dirt can penetrate behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not
removed, the oil seals behind can start to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on
the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inside fork tube of both fork legs.
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Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
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Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
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Position the fork protection. ( p. 33)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 32)
11.5 Loosening the fork protection
B01849-10
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Remove screws
1
and take off the clamp.
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Remove screws
2
on the left fork leg. Push the fork protection downwards.
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Remove the screws on the right fork leg. Push the fork protection downwards.
11.6 Positioning the fork protection
B01849-11
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Position the fork protection on the left fork leg. Mount and tighten screws 1 .
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
2
.
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Position the fork protection on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten the screws.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
11.7 Removing the fork legs
x
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 32)
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Remove the front wheel. x ( p. 64)