Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual page 456

Front Suspension
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. Remove the forks (see page 14-8>.
2. Secure the fork in a soft jawed vice, gently clamping
it on the caliper mounting.
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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.
Note:
• The fork seals can be renewed without
removal of the damping cylinder. Unless
removal of the damping cylinder is necessary,
omit items 12 and 13.
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 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.
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1. Damper locknut
2. Tool T3880067
3. Spring holder
Z Slacken the locknut, unscrew and remove the top
cap. Re-compress the fork spring to remove the
holder.
While re-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.
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