3 WORK
3.7
3.8
22
Installing the shock absorber
E00804-10
Installing the fork legs
402556-10
Info
A change in weight on the vehicle may require a correc-
tion of the headlight range.
–
1
Tighten screw
.
Main work
–
1
Push splash protector
absorber. Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top
M12
shock absorber
–
Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, bottom
M12
shock absorber
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber on the link fork
is Teflon coated. It must not be lubricated with grease,
nor with any other lubricants. Lubricants dissolve the
Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service
life.
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Main work
(EXC‑F EU/AU/US)
–
Position the fork legs.
1
Bleeder screws
Info
The rebound damping is located in right fork
leg REB (red adjusting screw). The compression
damping is located in left fork leg COMP (white
adjusting screw).
Grooves are milled into the side of the upper end of
the fork legs. The second milled groove (from the
top) must be flush with the upper edge of the upper
triple clamp.
to the side and position the shock
2
.
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
3
.
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
p. 19)
are positioned toward the front.
2701™
2701™