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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.4
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
12.5
Dismounting the front fender
12.6
Installing the front fender
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Dismount the front fender. (
Main work
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Push dust boots
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
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brake discs.
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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.
Finishing work
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Install the front fender. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Remove screws
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Position front fender
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
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p. 42)
of both fork legs downward.
1
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
p. 119)
p. 42)
. Remove front fender
1
. Mount and tighten screws
2
p. 41)
p. 41)
.
2
.
1
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
42