12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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12.10
Removing the lower triple clamp (All Six Days models)
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the front wheel.
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Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. (
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Remove the fork legs.
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Remove front fender. (
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Remove the handlebar cushion.
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Main work
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Remove screw
1
. Remove screw
2
. Pull off the upper triple
clamp with the handlebar and hang it to one side.
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Protect the components against damage by covering
them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
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Remove O-ring
3
. Remove protective ring
4
.
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Take off the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
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Remove the upper steering head bearing.
12.11
Installing the lower triple clamp (All standard EXC/XC-W models)
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Main work
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Clean the bearing and sealing elements, check for damage,
and grease.
High viscosity grease (
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Insert the lower triple clamp with the steering stem. Mount the
upper steering head bearing.
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Check whether upper steering head seal
1
is correctly posi-
tioned.
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Mount protective ring
2
and O-ring
3
.