Removal
Warning! Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle.
1. Raise and support the front of the motorcycle.
2. Remove the front wheel as described on page 16.6.
3. Detach and support the front brake calipers.
Warning! Never allow the brake calipers to hang on the brake hoses as this may damage the hoses. A damaged brake hose can cause a reduction in braking efficiency leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
4. Remove the front mudguard as described on page 17.10.
5. Slacken the top yoke clamp bolts.
1. Top yoke clamp bolt
Caution! Care must be taken when removing the forks, to ensure that the outer surfaces do not become scratched.
6. Slacken the bottom yoke clamp bolts and slide the forks out of the yokes.
1. Bottom yoke clamp
Installation
1. Position the fork within the yokes so that the lip of the outer tube is flush with the upper surface of the top yoke.
1. Outer tube; 2. Outer tube lip; 3. Top yoke
2. Tighten the bottom yoke clamp bolts to 22 Nm.
3. Tighten the top yoke clamp bolt to 27 Nm.
4. Refit the front mudguard as described on page 17.11.
5. Install the front wheel as described on page 16.7.
6. Refit the front brake calipers, tightening the bolts to 40 Nm.
7. Lower the motorcycle to the ground and park it on the side stand.