
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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10.4
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Loosen the fork protection. (
B00297-10
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Push dust boots
of both fork legs downwards.
Info
The dust boots should remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the fork
tubes. Over time, dirt can penetrate behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not
removed, the oil seals behind can start to leak.
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 tube of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray (
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Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
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Remove excess oil.
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Position the fork protection. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
10.5
Loosening the fork protection
B00298-10
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Remove screws
and take off the clamp.
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Remove screws
on the left fork leg. Push the fork protection downwards.
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Remove the screws on the right fork leg. Push the fork protection downwards.
10.6
Positioning the fork protection
B00298-20
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Position the fork protection 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 and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
.
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Position the fork protection on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten the screws.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
10.7
Removing the fork legs
x
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Remove the front wheel.
B00300-10
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Remove screws
and take off the clamp.
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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.