Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs; Loosening The Fork Protection; Positioning The Fork Protection - Husqvarna FC 450 2014 Repair Manual

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FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
6.4

Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs

Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (..- p. 10)
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (..- p. 10)
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Loosen the fork protection. (..- p. 13)
Main work
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Push dust boot downward of both fork legs.
• Info
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The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the inside fork
tubes. Over time, dirt can penetrate behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not
removed, the oil seals behind can start to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents
the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them
with brake cleaner when necessary.
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inside fork tube of both fork legs.
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Universal oil spray(..- p. 218)
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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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Position the fork protection. (..- p. 13)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (..- p. 10)
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Remove screws and take off the clamp.
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Remove screws on the left fork leg. Push the fork protection downwards.
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Remove the screws on the right fork leg. Push the fork protection downwards.
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Position the fork protection on the left fork leg. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
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Remaining screws, chassis
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Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws@.
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Position the fork protection on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten the screws.
Guideline
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Remaining screws, chassis
Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on
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M6
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10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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