SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 31
10.1Raising the motorcycle with 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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– Raise the motorcycle at the frame underneath the engine.
The wheels must no longer touch the ground.
– Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
Lift stand (54829055000)
10.2Removing 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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(All SX‑F models)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
– Remove the lift stand.
– To park the motorcycle, insert plug-in stand into the left side of the wheel
spindle.
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Remove the plug-in stand before starting on a trip.
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(XC‑F)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
– Remove the lift stand.
– To park the motorcycle, press side stand to the ground with your foot and
lean the motorcycle on it.
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When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up and secured with
the rubber band.
10.3Bleeding the fork legs
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 31)
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– Remove bleeder screws briefly.
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
– Mount and tighten bleeder screws.
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 31)