MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 36
9.28Removing the lower triple clamp x
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Remove the fork legs. x ( p. 34)
– Remove the start number plate. ( p. 37)
– Remove the front fender. ( p. 37)
B00022-10
– Remove screws and hang the CDI control unit to the side.
Info
Do not unplug the CDI control unit.
– Remove screw . Remove screw , take off the top triple clamp with the handle-
bar and place it on one side.
Info
Protect the motorcycle and its attachments against damage by covering
them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
B00023-11
– Remove O-ring . Remove protective ring .
– Take out the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
– Take out the upper steering head bearing.
9.29Installing the lower triple clamp x
B00024-10
– Clean the bearing and sealing elements, check for damage, and grease.
Long-life grease ( p. 96)
– Insert the lower triple clamp with the steering stem. Mount the upper steering head
bearing.
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Check whether the top steering head seal is correctly positioned.
– Push up protective ring and O-ring .
B00022-11
– Position the upper triple clamp with the steering.
– Mount and tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, top steering head M20x1.5 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Position the clutch line, wiring harness and CDI control unit. Mount and tighten
screws .
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Install the front fender. ( p. 37)
– Install the start number plate. ( p. 38)
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Install the fork legs. x ( p. 35)