Husqvarna FE 450 2016, Owner'S Manual

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12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
43
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 inner fork tubes of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray ( p. 114)
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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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Install the fork protector. ( p. 43)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 42)
12.5 Removing the fork protector
S00899-10
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Remove screws  and take off the clamp.
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Remove screws

on the left fork leg. Take off the fork protector.
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Remove screws

on the right fork leg. Take off the fork protector.
12.6 Installing the fork protector
S00899-11
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Position the fork protector on the left fork leg. Mount and tighten screws

.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Position the brake line, wiring harness, and clamp. Mount and tighten screws  .
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Position the fork protector on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten screws

.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
12.7 Removing the fork legs
Preparatory work
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Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
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Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 85)
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 42)
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Remove the front wheel. ( p. 77)
H00177-10
Main work
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Remove screws

and take off the clamp.
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Remove the cable tie(s).
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Remove screws  and take off the brake caliper.
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Allow the brake caliper and brake line to hang tension-free to the side.