Specifications

Cycle parts

chap. 7

7-42

Release 00 2002-09

Atlantic 500

REMOVING THE ROD-WHEEL SUPPORT ASSEM-

BLY (with fork fitted)

Place the motorcycle on the center stand.

Place a suitable support under the vehicle in order

to prevent it from falling.

Remove the front mudguard, see (REMOVING THE

FRONT MUDGUARD).

Remove the front wheel, see (REMOVING THE

FRONT WHEEL).

Remove the front shield, see (REMOVING THE INNER

SHIELD).

NOTE Perform the following operation from the left

side of the vehicle also.

Unscrew and remove the two screws (1)

Free the brake caliper (2) 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 (3).

Remove the brake oil pipe retaining plate (4) and

retainer (6).

Free the piping and brake caliper from the fork.

Unscrew and remove the screw (5).

Remove the km counter sensor (6) from the fork rod

(7).

Lower the fork rod complete with wheel support, and

slide it out completely.

Repeat the last three steps for the second rod.