Breather Plug Front Fork; Cleaning The Dust Sleeves Of The Telescopic Fork - HUSABERG Edition 2004 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

BREATHER PLUG FRONT FORK

After every 5 hours of use for competitive racing, slacken the breat-
her plugs (1) a few turns in order to relieve excess pressure from
the inside of the fork. To do this, place the motorcycle on a stand
with the front wheel lifted off the ground. When riding the motorcy-
cle mainly on the road, it will suffice to have this job performed in
the course of the periodical maintenance service.
CAUTION: Excessive pressure in the interior of the fork
can cause leaks in the fork. If your fork is leaking, it is
recommended to open the breather plugs before having
the seals replaced.
CLEANING THE DUST SLEEVES OF THE TELES-
COPIC FORK
The dust-protection bellows (2) are to remove dust and coarse dirt
particles from the fork tube. However, after some time, dirt may
also get in behind the dust-protection bellows. If this dirt is not
removed, the oil sealing rings located behind it may start to leak.
Use a screwdriver to lift the dust-protection bellows out of the
outer tubes and slide them downward.
Clean the dust-protection bellows, outer tubes, and fork tubes
thoroughly, and oil them thoroughly with silicone spray or engine
oil. Then, push the dust-protection bellows into the outer tubes by
hand.
WARNING: No silicone oil may reach the front tire or the
brake disks since this would considerably reduce the
tire's road grip and the braking effect of the front brake.
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