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FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
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6.3
Bleeding the fork legs
Preparatory work
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Lean the motorcycle on the side stand.
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Main work
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Loosen bleeder screw
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Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
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Mount and tighten bleeder screws.
Info
Carry out this action on both fork legs.
6.4
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the fork protector. (
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Main work
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Push dust boots
on both fork legs downward.
Info
The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the inside fork
tubes. Over time, dirt can penetrate behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not
removed, the oil seals behind the dust boots can start to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the
brake discs.
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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 inside fork tube of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray (
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Push the dust boots back into their normal position.
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Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
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Install the fork protector. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
6.5
Removing the fork protector
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Remove screws
and take off clamp.
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Remove screws
on left fork leg. Remove the fork protector.
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Remove the screws on the right fork leg. Remove the fork protector.