12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 53
12.8 Installing the fork protector
S00820-11
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Position the fork protector on the left fork leg. Mount and tighten screws
.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Position the brake line, wiring harness, and clamp. Mount and tighten screws
.
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Position the fork protector on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten screws
.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
12.9 Removing the lower triple clamp (All EXC‑F models)
Preparatory work
– Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 95)
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 49)
– Remove the front wheel. ( p. 87)
– Remove the fork legs. ( p. 50)
– Remove the front fender. ( p. 61)
– Remove the handlebar cushion.
S00815-10
Main work
(EXC‑F EU/AU/BR)
– Open the cable holder in front of the right radiator and detach the wiring har-
ness.
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Remove screws
and hang the voltage regulator to the side.
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Remove screw
. Remove screw
. Take off the upper triple clamp with the
handlebar and set it aside.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not kink the cables and lines.
S00816-10
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Remove O-ring
. Remove protective ring
.
– Take off the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
– Remove the upper steering head bearing.
S00830-10
(EXC‑F Six Days)
– Open the cable holder in front of the right radiator and detach the wiring har-
ness.
–
Remove screws
and hang the voltage regulator to the side.
–
Remove screw
. Remove screw
. Take off the upper triple clamp with the
handlebar and set it aside.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not kink the cables and lines.