13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Guideline
Screw, fork protector M5x12 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Screw, fork protector M5x17 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
– Repeat these steps on the opposite side.
13.26 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork legs
Preparatory work
– Raise motorcycle with rear lifting gear. ( p. 176)
– Remove the front fender. ( p. 207)
– Lift the motorcycle with the front lifting gear. ( p. 177)
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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.