Specifications

Cycle parts

chap. 7

7-38

Release 00 2002-09

Atlantic 500

NOTE Perform the following operation from the left

side of the vehicle also.

Unscrew and remove the two screws (11).

Free the brake caliper (12) from the fork.

Do not engage the front brake lever after removing

the brake caliper; this may cause the caliper

piston to leave its seat, allowing brake fluid to

leak.

CAUTION

Unscrew and remove the two screws (13).

Remove the brake oil pipe clamp plate (14).

Free the piping and brake caliper from the fork.

Unscrew and remove the locknut (15).

Hold on to the fork to stop the motorcycle falling

over accidentally.

NOTE Take care that the inner ball bearings do not

come out when sliding off the fork.

Unscrew and remove the register nut (16).

Slide off the plastic gasket (17).

Slide off the fork (18) from the steering shell (19).

Remove the rotating seat (20) and balls (21) from the

top bearing.

Remove the balls from the bottom bearing (22).

Clean the grease from all bearing parts, including the

fixed seats (23) and (24).

Remove the dust guard gasket (25).

Check the parts for wear and replace if necessary.

NOTE For the bearing grease type, see (LUBRI-

CANT CHART).

Grease and refit.

CAUTION