Removing The Front Fork Legs; Disassembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha MBK MW125 2014 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
front wheels are elevated.
2. Loosen:
• Front fork leg bolts "1"
• Cap bolts "2"
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NOTICE
Do not loosen the front fork leg bolts unless
it is necessary to replace the outer tubes.
TIP
If the cap bolts are difficult to loosen, slightly
loosen the lower bracket pinch bolts "3".
3. Loosen:
• Lower bracket pinch bolts "3"
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WARNING
Before loosening the lower bracket pinch
bolts, support the front fork leg.
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
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NOTICE
• The front fork leg has a very sophisticated
internal construction, which are particular-
ly sensitive to foreign material.
• When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign ma-
terial to enter the front fork.
1. Drain:
• Fork oil
TIP
Stroke the outer tube several times while drain-
ing the fork oil.
2. Remove:
• Dust seal "1"
• Oil seal clip "2"
(with a flathead screwdriver)
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NOTICE
Do not scratch the inner tube.
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3. Remove (main tube side only):
• Front fork damper rod bolt "1"
• Copper washer
TIP
While holding the damper rod with the hexagon
bit socket (15 mm) "2" and T-handle "3", loosen
the front fork damper rod bolt.
FRONT FORKS
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