11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 38
11.9 Removing the lower triple clamp
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 35)
– Remove the front wheel. ( p. 69)
– Remove the fork legs. ( p. 37)
– Remove the start number plate. ( p. 41)
– Remove the front fender. ( p. 42)
– Remove the handlebar cushion.
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Main work
– Remove the holder with FI warning lamp.
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Open cable holder
on the left and detach the wiring harness.
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Remove screw
.
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Remove screw
.
– Take off the upper triple clamp with the handlebar and set it aside.
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Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not kink the cables and lines.
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Remove O-ring
. Remove protective ring
.
– Take off the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
– Remove the upper steering head bearing.
11.10 Installing the lower triple clamp
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Main work
– Clean the bearing and sealing elements, check for damage, and grease.
High viscosity grease ( p. 104)
– Insert the lower triple clamp with the steering stem. Mount the upper steering
head bearing.
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Check whether upper steering head seal
is correctly positioned.
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Slide on protective ring
and O-ring
.