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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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12.4
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Dismount the front fender. (
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Main work
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Push dust boots
of both fork legs downward.
Info
The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the inside fork
tubes. Over time, dirt can accumulate 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.
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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.
Finishing work
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Install the front fender. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
12.5
Removing the fork legs
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Remove the front wheel.
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Dismount the front fender. (
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Remove the trim. (
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Main work
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Remove screws
with washers.
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Allow the brake caliper and brake line to hang tension-free to the side.
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Remove cable binder
.
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Loosen screws
. Take out the left fork leg.
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Loosen screws
. Take out the right fork leg.