Removing The Front Fork - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Body work

REMOVING THE FRONT FORK

Read carefully (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
Remove the fairings (REMOVING THE SIDE FAIR-
INGS).
Remove the saddle cowl (REMOVING THE LOWER
FAIRING).
Remove the front wheel (REMOVE THE COMPLETE
FRONT WHEEL).
Remove the front mudguard (REMOVING THE
FRONT MUDGUARD).
CAUTION
Always place a support of suitable size under the
motorcycle before removing a fork, to stop the
motorcycle from overturning.
NOTE
Make sure there is enough space under the
motorcycle to allow the front fork to be removed.
Loosen and remove the screw (1).
Torque setting for screw (1):
5 Nm (0.5 kgm) [3.7 Ft-lb].
Remove the fork tube plugs (2).
NOTE
Before removing both the screws (3), support
the fork to stop it from falling accidentally and being
damaged.
Loosen the screws (3).
Withdraw the fork (4) through the top plate and the
bottom plate of the fork head.
NOTE
The front brake caliper must be removed from
the slider before removing the fork.
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