12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 48
12.1 Raising the motorcycle with the lift stand
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Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
– Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
– Raise the motorcycle at the frame underneath the engine.
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The wheels should no longer touch the ground.
– Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
12.2 Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
– Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
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– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
– Remove the lift stand.
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To park the motorcycle, press side stand
to the ground with your foot and lean
the motorcycle on it.
Info
While riding, the side stand must be folded up and secured with the rubber
band.
12.3 Bleeding fork legs
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 48)
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Main work
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Release bleeder screws
.
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
– Tighten the bleeder screws.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 48)
12.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 48)
– Loosen the fork protector. ( p. 49)
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Main work
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Push dust boots
of 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 can start to leak.
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