Bleeding The Fork Legs; Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs - Husqvarna FE 450 2014 Repair Manual

6.3

Bleeding the fork legs

6.4

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.
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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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Loosen 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 pene­
trate 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.
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Universal oil spray(� p. 309)
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Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
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Remove excess oil.
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(� p. 12)
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(a p. 12)
(a p. 16)
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of both fork legs downward.
Oil or grease on the brake
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p. 12)
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