Triumph Rocket III Service Manual page 328
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Front Suspension
1.
Remove the forks as described on page 14.9.
2.
Secure the fork in a soft jawed vice, gently
clamping it on the caliper mounting.
While compressing the fork spring and while the
spring holder is in place always wear protective
equipment for the face and eyes and never stand
directly above or look directly down onto the fork. If
the spring compressor or holder should dislodge or
detach, the resulting release of spring tension could
cause parts to fly off resulting in injury to the user.
6.
Using tool T3880067, manually compress the
fork spring and insert the spring holder below the
damper locknut.
000'
Clamping the fork by any point other than the caliper
mounting may damage the fork. A damaged fork is
dangerous and can cause instability leading to loss
of motorcycle control and an accident.
1. Fork
2. Caliper mounting
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When securing the fork in a vice, take great care not
to over-tighten the vice, as this will cause damage to
the fork.
1.
Damper locknut
2. TooIT3880067
3. Spring holder
7.
Slacken the locknut, unscrew and remove the top
cap. Recompress the fork spring to remove the
holder.
Note:
•
The fork seals can be renewed without
removal of the damping cylinder. Unless
removal
of
the
damping
cylinder
is
necessary, omit items 3, 11 and 12.
3.
Unscrew the top cap from the outer tube.
Note:
•
The top cap is not under spring tension.
4.
Remove the fork from the vice and have an
assistant stand it upright on the floor.
5.
Fit tool T3880067 over the top cap. Position the
two adjustable arms to the holes in the spring
spacer. Screw in the arms until they positively
engage in the spring spacer holes.
While recompressing the fork spring and while the
spring holder is in place always wear protective
equipment for the face and eyes and never stand
directly above or look directly down onto the fork. If
the spring compressor or holder should dislodge or
detach, the resulting release of spring tension could
cause parts to fly off resulting in injury to the user.
14.10
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