12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 51
S00636-10
(EXC Six Days)
–
Release bleeder screws
.
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
– Tighten the bleeder screws.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 50)
12.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 50)
– Remove the fork protector. ( p. 54)
K00070-10
Main work
–
Push dust boot
downward on both fork legs.
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 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. 127)
– Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
– Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
– Install the fork protector. ( p. 54)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 50)
12.5 Removing the fork legs
Preparatory work
– Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 96)
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 50)
– Remove the front wheel. ( p. 88)
K00085-10
Main work
–
Remove screws
and take off the clamp.
– Remove the cable tie(s).
–
Remove screws
and take off the brake caliper.
– Allow the brake caliper and brake line to hang tension-free to the side.
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