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• Lift the fork sleeve completely Fig. I
• Using a graduated measuring container, prepare the correct
amount of oil to be poured into the stem Fig. I.
• Pour about 2/3 of the oil into the fork sleeve (A), then pump
the fork to eliminate any air.
• Continue pouring up to the required amount.
• Lower the fork sleeve over the stem as far as the dust seal
stop on the wheel foot.
• Wait a few minutes and check the air volume then top up if
necessary.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A lower or higher air volume or a different type of oil to that
recommended may change the behaviour of the fork at every
stage.
Insert the following into the fork sleeve:
• Spring tip (2)
• Fork spring (5)
• Top spring guide bushing (6)
• Shim (7)
• Bottom spring guide bushing (8)
• Spring tip (9)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
In the same direction as spring insertion.
The narrowest section must be facing upwards.
Screw the following fully:
• Closing cap (1) Fig. M
Push down:
• The spring (5) Fig. N
• The preload shim
• Insert a 17 mm wrench in the nut (4).
• Hold the cap in place with a 4 mm pin and hook wrench and
use a 17 mm wrench to tighten the nut.
• Tighten to the following torque:
T
.
R
.
Torque 20 N*m
• Lift the fork sleeve over the stem.
Secure:
• The fork sleeve in a clamp
• Hold the cap in place with a 4 mm pin and hook wrench and
tighten to the following torque:
T
.
R
.
Torque 20 N*m
FRONT FORK
FRONT FORK STEM ASSEMBLY
h
I
A
L
8
9
2
5
7
6
M
1
M
5
4
COPY - Moto GB - Grant Martland - grantmartland@motogb.co.uk