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– Loosen screws 5. Remove the fork legs from the bottom.
6.3 Installing the fork legs
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
– Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
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Main work
– Push the fork legs into the triple clamps.
– Align the fork legs in the required position using the fork rings.
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– Tighten screw 1.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 11 Nm (8.1 lbf ft)
– Fully tighten screws 2.
Guideline
Screw, bottom triple clamp M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
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– Position the wheel speed sensor. Mount and tighten screws 3.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M4 4 Nm (3 lbf ft)
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– Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
– Change the wheel bearing.
– Clean and grease the shaft seal rings 4 and mating surfaces A of the spacers.
Long-life grease ( p. 250)