Disassembling the front fork legs

The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs.

1. Remove:

• Rubber cap
• Clip "1"
• Front fork cap "2" (with O-ring)
• Fork spring

NOTE:

Push the front fork cap in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to remove the clip.

2. Drain:

• Fork oil

NOTE:

Stroke the inner tube several times while draining the fork oil.

3. Remove:

• Dust seal "1"
• Oil seal clip "2" (with a flat-head screwdriver)

Do not scratch the inner tube.

4. Remove:

• Damper rod bolt "1"
• Damper rod

NOTE:

While holding the damper rod with the damper rod holder "2" and T-handle "3", loosen the damper rod bolt.