11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 41
11.9 Removing the lower triple clamp
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 38)
– Remove the front wheel. ( p. 73)
– Remove the fork legs. ( p. 40)
– Remove the start number plate. ( p. 44)
– Remove the front fender. ( p. 45)
– Remove the handlebar cushion.
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Main work
– Remove the holder with FI warning lamp.
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Open cable holder
1
on the left and detach the wiring harness.
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Remove screw
2
.
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Remove screw
3
.
– Remove the upper triple clamp with the handlebar and set aside.
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Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not kink the cables and lines.
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Remove O-ring
4
. Remove protective ring
5
.
– Remove the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
– Remove the upper steering head bearing.
11.10 Installing the lower triple clamp
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Main work
– Clean the bearing and sealing elements, check for damage, and grease.
High viscosity grease ( p. 111)
– Insert the lower triple clamp with the steering stem. Mount the upper steering head
bearing.
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Check whether upper steering head seal
1
is correctly positioned.
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Slide on protective ring
2
and O-ring
3
.