01/Fork, Triple Clamp; Cleaning Dust Boots Of Fork Legs; Removing The Fork Legs - KTM 50 SX 2010 Repair Manual

01/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP

Cleaning dust boots of fork legs

4.1

Removing the fork legs

4.2
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
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Push dust boots
Info
The dust boots should remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the 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 Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the
brake discs.
700478-11
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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 inner fork tube of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray (
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Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
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Remove excess oil.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
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Remove front wheel. (
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Dismount the start number plate. (
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Remove screws
300731-10
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Remove screws
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Hang the brake caliper and the brake line loosely to the side.
300732-10
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Loosen screw
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Loosen screw
300733-10
p. 7)
of both fork legs upwards.
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p. 141)
p. 46)
p. 44)
and take off clamp.
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with washers and brake caliper.
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. Remove the left fork leg.
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. Remove the right fork leg.
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p. 7)
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