SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
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11.9 Removing the lower triple clamp
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 45)
– Remove the front wheel. ( p. 85)
– Remove the fork legs. ( p. 46)
– Remove the start number plate. ( p. 54)
– Remove front fender. ( p. 55)
– Remove the handlebar cushion.
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Main work
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Pull fuel tank breather
1
out of the steering stem.
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Loosen screw
2
. Remove nut
3
, pull off the upper triple
clamp with the handlebar in an upward direction, and hang it
to the side.
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Cover the components to protect them against damage.
Do not kink the cables and lines.
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Remove protective ring
4
.
– Take off the lower triple clamp with the steering stem in a
downward direction.
– Remove the upper steering head bearing.