1. Handlebar clamp screw
2
gafa
1.
Top yoke
2.
Locating pin
12 FRONT SUSPENSION/STEERING
FRONT FORK
Removal
1.
Raise and support the front of the motorcycle
WARNING: Ensure the motorcycle is
stabilised and adequately supported, to
2.
Remove the front wheel as described in the
wheels and tyres section.
3.
Remove the front mudguard.
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1. Mudguard fixings
4.
Low handlebar models only: Remove the
handlebar clamp screw and detach the handlebar.
WARNING: If working on the right hand
fork, do not invert the brake master
cylinder as this will introduce air into the brake
system and may also cause brake fluid to escape
and damage the bodywork.
A dangerous riding condition leading to loss of
control or an accident could result if this warning
is ignored.
NOTE:
•
If the fork is to be dismantled, slacken the fork
cap (at the top of the fork) and the damping
cylinder securing bolt (at the bottom) before
releasing the yoke clamps. Gently secure the
damping cylinder bolt to prevent oil leaks.
CAUTION: After slackening the damping
•
cylinder securing bolt, lightly secure it
again to prevent oil escaping.
5.
Slacken but do not remove the pinch bolts on the
top and bottom yokes and, using a downward
twisting motion, slide the fork out of the yokes.
Installation
1.
Fit the forks into the yokes and adjust the fork
height such that the top of the fork inner tube is
flush with the top face of the upper yoke.
2.
Tighten the top and bottom yoke pinch bolts to 20
Nm.
3.
Fit the handlebar, ensuring its locating pin fits into
the lower face of the top yoke.
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