Removing The Motorcycle From The Lift Stand; Cleaning The Dust Boots Of The Fork Legs - GAS GAS ES 700 2023 Owner's Manual

11.4

Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand

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.
11.5

Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs

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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand and rest it on side
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stand .
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Remove the lift stand.
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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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Push dust boots
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.
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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 (
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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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of both fork legs downward.
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