13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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13.24 Removing fork protector
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–
Remove screws
1
.
–
Remove screw
2
.
– Take off the fork protector at the front.
– Repeat these steps on the opposite side.
13.25 Installing the fork protector
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Position the fork protector. Mount screw
1
, but do not
tighten yet.
Guideline
Screw, fork protector M5x12 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
–
Mount screws
2
, but do not tighten yet.
Guideline
Screw, fork protector M5x17 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
The fork protector is evenly aligned to the front.
– Tighten all screws of the fork protector.
Guideline
Screw, fork protector M5x12 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Screw, fork protector M5x17 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
– Repeat these steps on the opposite side.
13.26 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
– Raise motorcycle with rear lifting gear. ( p. 94)
– Remove the front fender. ( p. 107)
– Lift the motorcycle with the front lifting gear. ( p. 94)
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Main work
–
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 accumu-
late behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not removed,
the oil seals 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 nec-
essary.
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