13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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13.5
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear. (
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Lift the motorcycle with the front lifting gear. (
E01123-10
Main work
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Push dust boots
1
of both fork legs downward.
Info
The dust boots should remove dust and coarse dirt
particles from the 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.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Oil or grease on the brake
discs reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and
grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when
necessary.
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tubes of both fork
legs.
Summary of Contents for Vitpilen 401 2018
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2018 VITPILEN 401 Art no 3402207en ...
Page 2: ......
Page 10: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 8 29 2 Green and blue symbols 254 INDEX 255 ...
Page 15: ...SAFETY ADVICE 2 13 ...
Page 16: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 14 2 5 Overview of labels E01139 10 ...
Page 29: ...IMPORTANT NOTES 3 27 ...
Page 30: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 28 4 1 View of vehicle front left example E01095 10 ...
Page 32: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 30 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example E01094 10 ...
Page 131: ...SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13 129 T02156 10 Remove screw 2 R03609 10 Remove nut 3 ...
Page 136: ...13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 134 R03606 10 Mount new cable ties ...
Page 137: ...SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13 135 T02154 10 Secure the cable in the holders ...
Page 179: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16 177 E01106 10 Main work Open rubber bands 1 and remove tool set 2 ...