Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs; Removing The Fork Legs - GAS GAS MC 125 2022 Owner's Manual

11.4

Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs

11.5

Removing the fork legs

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.
M01134-10
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs
reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when neces-
sary.
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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 normal 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 loosely to the side.
Info
Do not actuate the hand brake lever when the front wheel is
removed.
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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
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of both fork legs downward.
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and take off the clamp.
2
and take off the brake caliper.
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