Removing The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha XP500 2001 Service Manual

FRONT FORK
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REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the scooter on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the scooter so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the scooter on a suitable stand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
S front cowling
S handle cover
S meter
S legshield
S front wheel
S front fender
3. Loosen:
S cap bolt 1
4. Loosen:
S upper bracket pinch bolts 2
5. Loosen:
S lower bracket pinch bolts. 1
WARNING
Before loosening the upper and lower
bracket pinch bolts, support the front fork
leg.
6. Remove:
S front fork leg
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