6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP 15
6.1 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
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– Push dust boot 1 of both fork legs downwards.
Info
The dust boots should remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the 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. 251)
– Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
– Remove excess oil.
6.2 Removing fork legs
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the work stand. ( p. 11)
– Tie the rear of the vehicle down.
– Dismount the front fender. ( p. 48)
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Main work
– Remove screws 1.
– Press back the brake linings with a light lateral tilting of the brake caliper on the
brake disc. Pull the brake caliper carefully back from the brake disc and hang it to
one side.
Info
Do not pull the hand brake lever when the brake caliper has been removed.
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– Loosen screws 2 and screw 3.
– Unscrew screw 2 about six turns and press your hand on the screw to push the
wheel spindle out of the axle clamp. Remove screw 2.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking effect caused by damaged brake
discs.
– Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake discs are not
damaged.
– Holding the front wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the front wheel out of
the fork.
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– Remove screws 4.
– Remove the cable binder and hang the wheel speed sensor to one side.
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