SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 37
9.1Raising 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.
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The wheels must no longer touch the ground.
– Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
9.2Removing 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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– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
– Remove the lift stand.
– To park the motorcycle, press the side stand with your foot to the ground 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.
9.3Bleeding the fork legs
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 37)
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– Remove bleeder screws briefly.
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
– Mount and tighten the bleeder screws.
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 37)
9.4Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 37)
– Dismount the front fender. ( p. 38)
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– Push dust boots of both fork legs downward.
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The dust boots should remove dust and coarse dirt particles from the fork
tubes. Over time, dirt can penetrate behind the dust boots. If this dirt is not
removed, the oil seals behind can start to leak.
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