Benelli TRK 502 Service Station Manual

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FRONT FORK
FRONT FORK STEM ASSEMBLY
A
B
C
The following procedure is applied to both front fork stems.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The oil and dust seals must not be reused after removal. Be-
fore refi tting, check the condition of bushings and guides;
check the guide bushings; if they are lined or scratch, re-
place them. Check the Tefl on coating on the guide bushes as
this must be integral.
Apply adhesive tape to the end of the supporting tube
• So as to cover the seat for the bushing.
• Slightly lubricate the oil and dust fi lters with grease.
Insert the dust seal Fig. B:
• Dust seal (14)
• Dust seal clip (13)
• Oil seal (12)
• Retaining ring (11)
• The bottom guide bushing (8)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Take note of the direction in which the oil fi lter is facing (12)
as it needs to be inserted with the hollow part facing the re-
taining ring (11).
• Remove the adhesive tape applied at the end of the fork
stem, together with any traces of adhesive remaining.
Insert:
• The upper guide bush (6) Fig. C using the appropriate tool
“X” Fig. C:
(**) Tool for stem guide bush insertion
NOTE:________________________________
If this operation becomes diffi cult, it is possible to use a fl at-
head screwdriver in the slot in the bushing, to make it easier.
• Insert the fork stem into the sleeve, very gently to make sure
it does not damage the top guide bushing.
Accompany:
•
The bottom guide bushing (8) as far as sleeve contact with
the fork Fig. D
• Retaining ring (11)
•
Oil seal (12)
Then place them in the seat.
8
11
12
13
14
6
D
X
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Benelli TRK 502 Specifications

General

Displacement	500 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 liters
Seat Height	800 mm
Wet Weight	235 kg
Bore x Stroke	69 mm x 66.8 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Clutch	Wet multi-plate
Frame	Steel trellis
Wheelbase	1505 mm
Ground Clearance	190 mm
Max Power	47.6 hp (35 kW) @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque	46 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Front Suspension	50 mm upside-down fork
Front Brake	Double floating discs, 320mm, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake	Single 260 mm disc
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
ABS	Dual-channel ABS
Front Tire	120/70 R17
Rear Tire	160/60 R17
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder