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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Bleeding the fork legs
11.19
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
11.20
Loosening the fork protection
11.21
Positioning the fork protection
11.22
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
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Remove bleeder screws
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
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Mount and tighten bleeder screws.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
B00018-10
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
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Loosen the fork protection. (
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Push dust boots
Info
The dust boots should remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the fork
tubes. Over time, dirt can penetrate behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not
removed, the oil seals behind can start to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the
brake discs.
500088-10
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
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Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tube of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray (
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Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
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Remove excess oil.
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Position the fork protection. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
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Remove screws
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Remove screws
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Remove the screws on the right fork leg. Push the fork protection downwards.
B00013-11
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Position the fork protection on the left fork leg. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
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Position the brake line. Position the clamp and mount and tighten screws
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Position the fork protection on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten the screws.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
B00013-10
p. 38)
briefly.
p. 38)
p. 47)
of both fork legs downwards.
p. 133)
p. 47)
and take off the clamp.
on the left fork leg. Push the fork protection downwards.
M6
M6
p. 38)
p. 38)
.
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
.
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
47
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