Disassembling Telescopic Fork - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

Disassembling telescopic fork

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Removing fixed tube
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Remove clamp (6).
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Remove fork stabiliser (5).
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Slacken clamping screws (4) at lower fork
bridge.
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Remove fixed tube together with slider tube from
fork bridge.
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Clamp slider tube in vice with protective jaws.
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Position a drip tray beneath the fixed tube.
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Remove oil drain plug (7).
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Allow all the oil to drain off.
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[GS] Remove sealing caps (1).
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Warning:
Note that plugs (3) at left and right are spring-load-
ed. Wear protective goggles when removing and in-
stalling.
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[GS] Press plug (3) down and remove snap
ring (2). Carefully allow the plug to ride up and re-
move.
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Warning:
Note that screw plugs (1) at left and right are spring-
loaded.
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[Dakar] Remove screw plugs (8).
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