6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP 16
6.7 Removing fork legs
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the work stand. ( p. 11)
– Tie the rear of the vehicle down.
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Main work
– Remove screws 1 and spacers 2.
– Press back the brake linings with a light lateral tilting of the brake caliper on the
brake disc. Carefully pull the brake caliper backwards from the brake disc.
Info
Do not pull the handbrake lever when the brake caliper is removed.
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– Loosen screws 3 and 4.
– Unscrew screw 3 about 6 turns and press your hand on the screw to push the
wheel spindle out of the axle clamp. Remove screw 3.
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 5 and the clamp. Take the brake line and wiring harness out of the
holder.
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– Remove the screws of the wheel speed sensor 6. Hang the wheel speed sensor to
one side.
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– Remove screws 7. Take off the fork protector.