11
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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11.1
Raising the motorcycle with a lift stand
Note
Danger of damage
The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
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Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
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Raise the motorcycle at the frame underneath the engine.
Lift stand (78129955100)
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
Danger of damage
The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
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Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
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(All SX
‑
F models)
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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, insert plug-in stand
into the left side of the wheel
spindle.
Info
Remove the plug-in stand before riding.
401943-10
(XC
‑
F US)
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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
to the ground with your foot and
lean the motorcycle on it.
Info
When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up and secured with
the rubber band.
11.3
Bleeding the fork legs
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Main work
(SX
‑
F EU)
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Release bleeder screws
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Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
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Tighten the bleeder screws.
