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CHAS
FRONT FORK
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REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
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Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
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Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so
that the front wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• brake hose holders
1
1
3. Loosen:
• upper bracket pinch bolts
1
• cap bolt
2
• lower bracket pinch bolts 3
WARNING
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Before loosening the upper and lower
bracket pinch bolts, support the front fork
leg.
4. Remove:
• front fork leg
1
2
3
EAS00652
DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Remove:
• cap bolt
• spring seat
• fork spring