13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
13.23
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Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
S01576-10
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear. (
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Lift the motorcycle with the front lifting gear. (
Main work
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1
Push dust boots
of both fork legs downward.
Info
The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles
from the inside fork tubes. Over time, dirt can accumu-
late behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not removed,
the oil seals behind can start to leak.
M5
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
p. 188)
p. 189)