12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Main work
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Push dust boots
1
of both fork legs downward.
Info
The dust boots remove dust and coarse dirt particles
from the inside fork tubes. Over time, dirt can accumu-
late behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not removed,
the oil seals behind can start to leak.
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs
reduces the braking effect.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
– Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when nec-
essary.
– Clean and oil the dust boots and inside fork tubes of both fork
legs.
Universal oil spray ( p. 121)
– Press the dust boots back into the installation position.
– Remove the excess oil.
Finishing work
– Take the motorcycle off the front lifting gear. ( p. 67)
– Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
( p. 66)
12.6 Removing the passenger seat
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Insert the ignition key in seat lock
1
and turn it clockwise.
– Raise the front of the passenger seat, pull it toward the fuel
tank, and take off from above.
– Remove the ignition key from the seat lock.
12.7 Mounting the passenger seat
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Attach hook
1
on the passenger seat to hanger
2
on the
subframe, and push it to the rear.
– Press the passenger seat downward until it clicks into place.
Warning
Danger of accidents The seat can come loose from the
anchoring if it is not mounted correctly.
– After assembly, check whether the seat is correctly
locked and cannot be pulled up.
– Finally, check that the passenger seat is correctly mounted.