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.121).
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.121).
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.117).
Take the bike off of the stand.
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