12.4
Removing the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle can roll away or fall over.
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Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
12.5
Bleeding the fork legs
12.6
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
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Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
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Remove the rear lifting gear and lean the vehicle on side
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stand
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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.
Info
Carry out this operation on both fork legs.
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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Remove the fork protector. (
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Push dust boots
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.
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of both fork legs downward.
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