GAS GAS MC-E 5 - Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs; Removing the Fork Protector

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13
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13.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 42)
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Remove the fork protector. ( p. 43)
M01662-10
Main work
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Push dust boots
1
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 seals rings
behind can start to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs
reduces the braking effect.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
– Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when neces-
sary.
– Clean and oil the dust boots and inside fork tubes of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray ( p. 94)
– Press the dust boots back into the installation position.
– Remove the excess oil.
Finishing work
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Install the fork protector. ( p. 44)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 42)
13.5 Removing the fork protector
M01841-10
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Remove screws
1
and take off the clamp.
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Remove screws
2
on the left and right rear fork leg. Take off the
fork protector.