MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 35
8.17Bleeding fork legs
– Jack up the motorcycle. ( P. 29)
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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. 29)
8.18Cleaning dust boots of fork legs
– Dismount the front fender ( P. 35)
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– Push dust boots of both fork legs downwards.
Info
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.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to oil or grease on the brake
discs.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with
brake cleaner when necessary.
– Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tube of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray ( P. 98)
– Press the dust boots back into their normal position.
– Remove excess oil.
– Install front fender. ( P. 35)
8.19Dismounting the front fender
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– Remove screws . Remove front fender .
8.20Installing the front fender
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– Position the front fender . Mount and tighten screws .
Specification
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm
(7.38 lbf ft)
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