6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP 15
6.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 11)
– Remove the fork protector. ( p. 15)
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Main work
– Push dust boots 1 on both fork legs downward.
Info
The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the inside fork
tubes. Over time, dirt can penetrate behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not
removed, the oil seals behind the dust boots 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 inside fork tube of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray ( p. 209)
– Push the dust boots back into their normal position.
– Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
– Install the fork protector. ( p. 15)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 11)
6.5 Removing the fork protector
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– Remove screws 1 and take off clamp.
– Remove screws 2 on left fork leg. Remove the fork protector.
– Remove the screws on the right fork leg. Remove the fork protector.
6.6 Installing the fork protector
S00054-13
– Position the fork protection on the left fork leg. Mount and tighten screws 1.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Position the brake line and cable harness. Put the clamp on, mount and tighten
screws 2.
– Position the fork protection on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten the screws.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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