Warning!
- Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported.
- A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling.
- An unstable motorcycle may fall, causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle.
1. Raise and support the front of the motorcycle.
2. Detach and support the front brake calipers (see Front brake caliper - removal).
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.
3. Remove the front wheel (see Front wheel - removal).
4. Remove the front mudguard (see Front mudguard - removal).
5. Detach the front ABS wheel speed sensor (and its harness if necessary) from the left hand fork leg (see Front abs wheel speed sensor - removal).
Caution! Before loosening, cover the fork top cap with a suitable masking tape to protect its anodized finish from becoming damaged by the tool.
Note: If the forks are to be dismantled, loosen the fork top caps.
6. Loosen the upper yoke pinch bolts.
1. Upper yoke pinch bolt (right hand side shown)
7. Loosen the lower yoke pinch bolts.
1. Lower yoke pinch bolts
Caution! Care must be taken when removing the forks, to ensure that the outer surfaces do not become scratched.
8. Using a downward, twisting action, withdraw the forks from between the yokes.