11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 35
11.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 34)
– Remove the fork protector. ( p. 35)
M00033-10
Main work
–
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 penetrate 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.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
– Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tube of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray ( p. 98)
– Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
– Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
– Install the fork protector. ( p. 35)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 34)
11.5 Removing the fork protector
M00039-10
–
Remove screws
. Take off the clamp.
–
Remove screws
. Take off the left fork protector.
–
Remove screws
. Take off the right fork protector.
11.6 Installing the fork protector
M00039-11
–
Position the fork protection on the left fork leg. Mount and tighten screws
.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
–
Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
.
–
Position the fork protector on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten screws
.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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