6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
6.5
Removing the fork legs
6.6
lnstallin the fork le s
16
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
�
p. 12)
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Remove the front wheel. (
�
p. 119)
Main work
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Remove screws
O
and take off the clamp.
- Allow the brake caliper and brake line to hang tension-free to
the side.
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Release screws @.Take out the left fork leg.
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Release screws (D. Take out the right fork leg.
Main work
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Position the fork legs.
✓ Bleeder screws
O
are positioned toward the front.
Info
Grooves are milled into the side of the upper end of
the fork legs. The second milled groove (from the top)
must be flush with the top edge of the upper triple
clamp.
- Tighten screws@.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
- Tighten screws (D.
Guideline
M8
Screw, bottom triple
M8
clamp
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)