11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Main work
–
Release bleeder screws
1
.
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the
fork.
– Tighten the bleeder screws.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 49)
11.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 49)
– Remove the fork protector. ( p. 51)
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Main work
–
Push dust boots
1
of both fork legs downward.
Info
The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt parti-
cles 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
necessary.
– Clean and oil the dust boots and inside fork tubes of both
fork legs.
Universal oil spray ( p. 142)
– Press the dust boots back into their installation position.
– Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
– Install the fork protector. ( p. 51)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 49)
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