MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 24
9.14Adjusting the fork overhang x
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
– Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
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– Loosen screws on the lower triple clamp.
– Loosen screw on the upper triple clamp.
Info
Loosen the screws to the point where the fork leg can be moved without
damaging it.
Make the adjustments first on one fork leg and then on the other.
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– Adjust the fork overhang.
Guideline
Upper triple clamp flush with end of
outer tube
Upper triple clamp flush with 1st ring Standard
Upper triple clamp flush with 2nd ring
Upper triple clamp flush with 3rd ring
– Tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8 25 Nm
(18.4 lbf ft)
– Tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, bottom triple clamp M8 25 Nm
(18.4 lbf ft)
– Repeat the adjustment on the other fork leg.
Info
The setting of the vehicle level via the fork legs must be identical on both
fork legs.
9.15Bleeding fork legs
– Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 20)
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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 work stand. ( p. 20)
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