- Remove the fork assembly (see Front fork - removal).
Caution! When securing the fork in T3880171 - Fork Holding Tool, take care not to over tighten the clamp as this will cause the fork tube to distort beyond repair.
1. Using a soft jawed vice, clamp the T3880171 - Fork Holding Tool such that the fork can be mounted vertically.
2. With the top cap facing upwards, very gently clamp the fork inner tube into T3880171 - Fork Holding Tool.
3. Using T3880186 - 45 mm Octagonal Socket carefully unscrew the top cap from the fork outer tube.
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1. T3880186 - 45 mm Octagonal Socket; 2. Fork outer tube
Warning!
- We recommend that one fork is disassembled and assembled prior to starting work on the other.
- The left hand and right hand fork leg assembles differ internally, with the left fork leg containing an adjustable preload assembly and the right fork leg containing an adjustable damping assembly.
- Should these components get fitted to the wrong fork, the front suspension will not function correctly which could lead to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Warning! The fork damping/preload assembly is under pressure from the fork spring. As the last few threads of the assembly are unscrewed, keep the assembly pushed firmly into the tube to prevent it being forcibly expelled as the threads release. To prevent injury, always wear eye, face and hand protection when removing the top cap.
4. Hold the fork inner tube fully into the fork outer tube. Using T3880367 - Wrench, Damper Cylinder, 33mm unscrew and remove the top cap and preload/damping assembly from the fork inner tube.
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1. T3880367 - Wrench, Damper Cylinder, 33mm; 2. Top cap; 3. Preload/Damper rod; 4. Fork outer tube
Note: Note the orientation of the upper spring collar as it is removed to ensure that it can be correctly refitted upon assembly.
5. Lift out the upper spring collar and the spring.
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1. Upper spring collar; 2. Spring; 3. Fork outer tube
6. Invert the fork and pour out the fork oil into a suitable container. Pump the fork assembly to remove all oil.