12.4
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
12.5
Removing the fork legs
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
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 parti-
cles 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.
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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
necessary.
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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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Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. (
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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 the cable tie.
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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
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wheel is removed.
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1
of both fork legs downward.
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1
and take off the clamp.
2
and take off the brake caliper.
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