MOTO GUZZI V 11 SPORT Workshop Manual page 84

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RONT FORK OIL REPLACEMENT
The motorbike is equipped with a hydraulic telescopic fork
with separate extension and compression adjustment for
the shock-absorbers' braking:
The RH rod works in extension while the LH one in
compression.
Although the two rods work in different ways, their internal
components are similar. Therefore, oil draining and re-filling
can be carried out following the same procedures; the below
described procedures therefore apply to both rods.
About every 12000 mi, or at least once a year, it is
necessary to replace the fork oil.
The quantity of oil required is 400 cc for each strut, as
described in the table, chapter 2, section B.
N.B.
During the oil draining and refilling procedures,
the rod and its internal parts must be locked in a
vice; take care not to damage them by excessive
tightening; always use aluminium jaw coverings
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RAINING
To drain the oil, it is necessary to follow the below described
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procedures which, despite the differences, are identical
for both rods;
• Remove the two fork rods as described in chapter 6,
section F;
• Lock the removed rod in a vice with aluminium jaw
coverings in order to avoid damaging it;
• Turn the adjustment screw in an anti-clockwise direction
using a screw driver until it reaches the end-of-stroke
position;
• Unscrew cap "A" for the rod;
• Remove the rod from the vice and let the sleeve drop
until it is flush with the lower strut; lock the rod in the
vice once again;
• Using two keys, proceed as illustrated in the figure
and remove cap "A";
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WARNING
Once the cap has been removed, in order to avoid
damaging the inernal parts of the rod and to
prevent the oil from leaking out, support the tube.
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CHEDULED AINTENANCE