Purging The Air From The Forks; Cleaning The Fork Dust Seals; Checking The Play Of The Steering Head Bearings - SHERCO 450 SEF RACING Manual Del Usuario

CHASSIS MAINTENANCE

PURGING THE AIR FROM THE FORKS

KAYABA RACING
KAYABA FACTORY

CLEANING THE FORK DUST SEALS

CHECKING THE PLAY OF THE STEERING HEAD BEARINGS

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After some time of operation, the air accumulates
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under pressure in the fork.
Every 5 to 10 hours (depending on the riding
intensity), it should be purged.
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With the fork cold and fully extended, loosen and
then retighten both fork screws caps
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
Remove the front wheel ( p.125).
Remove the fork protectors. Slide the dust cover down.
Clean and lubricate the dust cover and the fork tube.
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Reinstall the dust cover and clean off any left over oil.
Reinstall the fork protection.
Reinstall the front wheel ( p.125).
Take the bike off of the stand.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
Exert a back and forth force on the fork legs.
There should not be any play in the bearings in any
direction in the steering bearings.
If there is play and / or resistance, adjust and / or
change the bearings.
Adjust the bearing free play ( p.121).
Take the bike off of the stand.
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