Breather Plug Front Fork; Cleaning The Dust Sleeves Of The Telescopic Fork - HUSABERG "05 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

BREATHER PLUG FRONT FORK

After every 5 hours of use for competitive racing, slacken the breather
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 motorcycle mainly on the road, it will
suffice to have this job performed in the course of the periodical mainte-
nance 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 TELESCO-
PIC FORK
The dust-protection bellows (2) are to remove dust and coarse dirt parti-
cles 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 sea-
ling 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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