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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.3
11.4
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401943-10
Bleeding the fork legs
A01215-10
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
F03666-10
(FX 450)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
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Remove the lift stand.
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To park the motorcycle, press side stand
ground with your foot and lean the motorcycle on it.
Info
When you are riding, the side stand must be
folded up and secured with the rubber strap.
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
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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 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
necessary.
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tubes of both fork
legs.
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