12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 56
12.10 Removing the lower triple clamp (EXC‑F Six Days)
Preparatory work
– Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 97)
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 52)
– Remove the front wheel. ( p. 88)
– Remove the fork legs. ( p. 53)
– Remove the front fender. ( p. 61)
– Remove the handlebar cushion.
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Main work
– Open the cable holder in front of the right radiator and detach the wiring harness.
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Remove screws
and hang the voltage regulator to the side.
– Open the cable holder in front of the left radiator and detach the wiring harness.
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Remove screw
.
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Remove screw
.
– Take off the upper triple clamp with the handlebar and set it 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
and protective ring
.
– Take off the lower triple clamp with the steering stem.
– Remove the upper steering head bearing.
12.11 Installing the lower triple clamp (EXC‑F EU/AU)
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Main work
– Clean the bearing and sealing elements, check for damage, and grease.
High viscosity grease ( p. 125)
– 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
is correctly positioned.
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Slide on protective ring
and O-ring
.