Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs; Removing The Fork Legs - GAS GAS MC 85 2023 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.4
11.5
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Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs

H01353-10

Removing the fork legs

S04326-10
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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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. 120)
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Press the dust boots back into their installation position.
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Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
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Install the fork protector. (
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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 front wheel.
Main work
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1
Remove screws and take off the clamp.
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2
Remove screws .
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Allow the brake caliper and the brake line to hang loosely to the
side.
Info
Do not kink the brake line.
Do not operate the hand brake lever if the brake caliper has
been removed.
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