SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 34
10.7Removing the fork legs x
Preliminary work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 32)
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Remove the front wheel. x ( p. 62)
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Main work
– Remove screws 1 and take off the clamp.
– Remove screws 2 and take off the brake caliper.
– Allow the brake caliper and brake line to hang tension-free to the side.
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– Loosen screws 3. Take out the left fork leg.
– Unscrew screws 4. Take out the right fork leg.
10.8Installing the fork legs x
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Main work
– Position the fork legs.
Info
The upper milled groove in the fork leg must be flush with the top edge of
the upper triple clamp.
Position bleeder screws 1 toward the front.
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– Tighten screws 2.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
– Tighten screws 3.
Guideline
Screw, bottom triple clamp M8 12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
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– Position the brake caliper. Mount and tighten screws 5.
Guideline
Screw, front brake caliper M8 25 Nm
(18.4 lbf ft)
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– Position the brake line and clamp. Mount and tighten screws 4.
Subsequent work
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Install the front wheel. x ( p. 62)