Installation - Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual

6. Slacken the bottom yoke clamp bolts and slide the
forks out of the yokes.
1. Bottom yoke clamp
Installation
1.
Position the fork within the yokes so that the lip of
the outer tube is flush with the upper surface of the
top yoke.
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1. Outer tube
2. Outer tube lip
3. Top yoke
2. Tighten the bottom yoke clamp bolts to 22 Nm.
3.
Tighten the top yoke clamp bolt to 20 Nm.
4. Refit the front mudguard (see page 17-23).
5.
Install the front wheel (see page 16-9).
6. Refit the front brake calipers, tightening the bolts to
40Nm.
Z Lower the motorcycle to the ground and park it on
the side stand.
Front Suspension
Fork Oil Change - Rocket III and
Classic
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised
and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from
falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to
the motorcycle.
1.
2.
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Remove the forks (see page 14-8>.
Secure the fork in a soft jawed vice, gently clamping
it on the caliper mounting.
1. Fork
2. Caliper mounting
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.
When securing the fork in a vice, take great care not to
over-tighten the vice, as this will cause damage to the
fork.
3. Hold the outer tube by hand to prevent it from
turning, then unscrew the top cap from the outer
tube.
Note:
• The top cap is not under spring tension and will
not spring upwards when the threads
disengage.
4. Remove the fork from the vice and have an assistant
stand it upright on the floor.
SelVice Manual- Rocket Ill/ Classic / Touring
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