Fork Inspection; Front Fork; Removal - Triumph Thunderbird Service Manual

Front Suspension
Fork Inspection
Examine each fork for any sign of damage, scratching of
the slider surface, or for oil leaks.
If any damage or oil leakage is found consult an
authorised Triumph dealer.
Check that the forks operate smoothly as follows:
Position the motorcycle on level ground.
While holding the handlebars and applying the front
brake, pump the forks up and down several times.
If roughness or excessive stiffness is detected, consult your
authorised Triumph dealer.
Riding the motorcycle with defective or damaged
suspension is dangerous and may lead to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Front Fork
Removal
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised
and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from
falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to
the motorcycle.
1. Raise and support the front of the motorcycle.
2. Remove the rider's seat (see page 17-8>.
3. Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead first.
4. Remove the front wheel (see page 16-6).
Never allow the brake calipers to hang on the brake
hoses as this may damage the hoses. A damaged brake
hose can cause a reduction in braking efficiency leading
to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
5. Remove the front mudguard (see page 17-10).
Note:
• If the forks are to be dismantled, slacken the
fork top caps.
6. Slacken the top yoke clamp bolts.
1. Top yoke clamp bolt
Z Note the orientation and pOSition of the direction
indicators on the forks, and slacken both direction
indicator bracket clamp bolts.
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