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FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
14
6.4
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
p. 10)
–
Loosen the fork protection. (
p. 14)
B01281-10
Main work
–
Push dust boot
1
of both fork legs downwards.
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 the dust boots can start to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the
brake discs.
–
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
–
Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tube of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray (
p. 213)
–
Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
–
Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
–
Position the fork protector. (
p. 14)
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
p. 10)
6.5
Loosening the fork protection
B01282-10
–
Remove screws
1
and take off clamp.
–
Remove screws
2
on left fork leg. Push the fork protection downwards.
–
Remove screws
3
on the right fork leg. Push the fork protector downward.
6.6
Positioning the fork protector
B01282-11
–
Position the fork protector on the left fork leg. Mount and tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
–
Position the brake line and wiring harness. Put the clamp on, and mount and
tighten screws
2
.
–
Position the fork protector on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten screws
3
.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
