Operation Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 52
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking
effect.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
– Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
– Clean and oil the dust boots and inner fork tubes of both fork legs.
Universal oil spray ( p. 143)
– Press the dust boots back into their installation position.
– Remove excess oil.
Finishing work
– Install the fork protector. ( p. 52)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 51)
12.5 Removing the fork protector
V00332-10
–
Remove screws

and take off the clamp.
–
Remove screws

and take off the left fork protector.
–
Remove screws

and take off the right fork protector.
12.6 Installing the fork protector
V00332-11
–
Position the fork protector on the left fork leg. Mount and tighten screws

.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
–
Position the brake line, wiring harness, and clamp. Mount and tighten screws

.
–
Position the fork protector on the right fork leg. Mount and tighten screws

.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
12.7 Removing the fork legs
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 51)
– Remove the front wheel. ( p. 85)
– Remove the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 94)
E00375-10
Main work
–
Remove screws

and take off the clamp.
– Remove the cable tie(s).
–
Remove screws

and take off the brake caliper.
– Allow the brake caliper and brake line to hang loosely to the side.