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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.7
11.8
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Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
V02754-10
Removing fork protector
V02753-10
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove fork protector. (
Main work
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1
Push dust boots
of both fork legs downward.
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.
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 (
p. 118)
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Press the dust boots back into the installation position.
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Remove the excess oil.
Finishing work
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Install the fork protector. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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1
Remove screws
and take off the clamp.
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2
Remove screws
on the left fork leg. Take off the fork protector.
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2
Remove screws
on the right fork leg. Take off the fork protector.
p. 46)
p. 48)
p. 49)
p. 46)
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