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FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
6.1
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
6.2
Removing fork legs
(Duke COL)
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Push dust boot
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inside 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.
(Duke EU/MAL)
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Push dust boot
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inside 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.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the work stand. (
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Tie the rear of the vehicle down.
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Dismount the front fender. (
Main work
(Duke COL)
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Remove screws
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Press back the brake linings with a light lateral tilting of the brake caliper on
the brake disc. Pull the brake caliper carefully back from the brake disc and
hang it to one side.
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of both fork legs downwards.
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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.
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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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of both fork legs downwards.
1
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.
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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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p. 55)
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Info
Do not pull the hand brake lever when the brake caliper has been
removed.
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