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6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
6.3
6.4
16
Bleeding the fork legs
402556-10
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counter
clockwise to reduce damping.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand.
Main work
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Release bleeder screws
✓ Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the
fork.
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Tighten the bleeder screws.
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
O
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Push dust boots
of both fork legs downward.
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.
Warning
Danger of accidents
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.
I Universal oil spray
(a
p. 355)
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Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
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Remove excess oil.
(a
p. 13)
O.
(a
p. 13)
(a
p. 13)
(a
p. 19)
Oil or grease on the brake
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