Front Fork Removal (Each Fork Leg)

Loosen the front fork top plug [A] beforehand if the fork leg is to be disassembled.

Special Tool - Top Plug Wrench (45 mm) [B]: 57001-1741

NOTE

Loosen the top plug after loosening the handlebar clamp bolt [C] and upper front fork clamp bolt [D].

• Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter) Front Wheel (see Front Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter) Front Fender (see Front Fender Removal in the Frame chapter)
• Loosen: Handlebar Clamp Bolt [A] Upper Front Fork Clamp Bolt [B] Lower Front Fork Clamp Bolts [C]
• With a twisting motion, work the fork leg down and out.