13. STEERINGHANDLEBAR/FRONTWHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/FRONTSHOCKABSORBER/FRONTFORK Front Fork FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL Remove the front upper cover. ( 2-5) Remove the front lower cover. ( 2-5) Remove the front wheel. ( 13-5) Remove the front brake caliper. ( 13-11) Remove the front shock absorber upper mount bolts. Loosen the lower mount bolts to remove the front shock absorbers. Shock Absorber Mount Bolts Dust Boot Circlip DISASSEMBLY Remove the dust boot. Remove the dust seal. Remove the circlip. Dust Seal Copper Washer Set the front shock absorber in a vise. Remove the damper rod hex bolt and copper washer. Pull out the front shock absorber tube. After the hex bolt is removed, place a container under the front shock absorber to drain the engine oil from it. Hex Bolt Set the front shock absorber tube in a vise. Remove the lock nut on the front shock absorber tube. Take out the shock absorber spring and damper rod. When holding the shock absorber tube, place a shop towel to protect it and do apply too much force . Lock Nut Shock Absorber Tube 13-14