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// 11. SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.1 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
11.2 Removing the fork protector
Preparatory work
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand.
Remove the fork protector. ( .54)
Main work
Push dust boots 1 of both fork legs downward.
• Remove screws 1 and take o the clamp.
• Remove screws 2 on the left fork leg.
• Take o the fork protector.
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 shaft seal rings behind can start
to leak.
Danger of accidents
Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking eect.
• Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
• Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
Nettoyer et lubrifier le cache-poussière et le tube intérieur de Fork des deux bras de Fork.
Universal oil spray
• Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
• Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
• Install the fork protector. ( .54)
• Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
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