Removing The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha YZF-R1S Service Manual

FRONT FORK
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REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
2. Remove
S front wheel
S front brake caliper
Refer to "FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE
DISCS".
3. Remove:
S Side Cowlings
Refer to "COWLINGS" in chapter 3.
S handlebar
4. Loosen:
S handlebar pinch bolt 1
S upper bracket pinch bolt 2
S cap bolt 3
S under bracket pinch bolt 4
WARNING
Before loosening the upper and under
bracket pinch bolts, support the front fork
leg.
5. Remove:
S front fork leg
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