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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.3
Bleeding the fork legs
11.4
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
11.5
Removing the fork legs
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Release bleeder screws
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
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Tighten the bleeder screws.
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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the fork protector. (
Main work
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Push dust boots
Info
The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the inside fork
tubes. Over time, dirt can accumulate behind the dust boots. If this dirt is
not removed, the oil seals behind can start to leak.
Warning
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Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the brak-
ing effect.
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tubes of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray (
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Press the dust boots back into their installation position.
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Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
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Install the fork protector. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the front wheel.
Main work
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Remove screws
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Remove screws
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Allow the brake caliper and brake line to hang tension-free to the side.
Info
Do not activate the hand brake lever while the front wheel is removed.
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of both fork legs downward.
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
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and take off the clamp.
and take off the brake caliper.
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