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6
FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
6.4
Bleeding the fork le s
402556-10
Finishing work
Remove the motorcycle
from
the
lift
stand.
(0
p.
11)
Preparatory work
Rai
se the
motorcycle
wi
th
the
lift stand
.
(0
p. 11)
Main work
Release bleeder
screws
0
.
. / Any
excess
pressure
escapes
from the
interior
of the fork.
Tighten
the bleeder screws.
Finishing work
Remove the motorcycle from the
lift st
and.
(i!ll
p.
11)
6.5
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
6.6
Removing the fork legs
Preparatory work
Raise the motorcycle
with
the
lift
stand.
(0
p. 11)
Remove
the fork protector.
(0
p.
17)
Main work
Push dust boots
0
of
both
f
ork legs
downward.
Info
I
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
oi
l
seals
behind
can start t
o leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Oil
or grease on
the brake
discs
reduces the braking
effect.
Always keep the brake discs free
of oi
l
and grease.
Clean
the brake
discs
with
brake
c
leaner when
necessary.
Clean and
oil
the
dust boots
and
inner fork
tubes of
both fork
legs.
I
Universal
oil
spray
(0
p.
359)
Press the dust boots back
i
nto
their installation
position.
Remove
excess oil.
Finishing work
Install
the
f
ork
protector.
(0
p.
17)
Remove the motorcycle
from the
lift st
and.
(0
p.
11)
Preparatory work
Remove the
headl ight
mask
with
the
headlight.
(!!;!
p. 1 14)
Raise
the
motorcycle
wi
th
the
lift
stand.
(0
p.
11)
Remove the front
wheel.
(0
p.
120)
Main work
Remove
screws
0
and take
off
the
cla mp.
Remove the
cable tie(s).
Remove
screws
8
and take
off the brake ca liper.
Allow
the brake
ca liper
and brake
line to
hang loosely
to
the
si de.
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