Upper Yoke - Removal

Warning - General - Stabilise Motorcycle

warning
Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported.A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling.An unstable motorcycle may fall, causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle.

Perform the following operations

Perform the following operations:

Seat - Remove L Series

Battery - Remove L Series

Instruments - Remove L Series

Clutch Cable - Remove L Series

Upper Yoke Remove LG1; LGX

    note
    Note the routing of the harnesses through the upper yoke wire guides for installation.
  1. Release the fixings securing the handlebar clamp to the upper yoke, detach the clamps and release the handlebar.
    2. Handlebarclamp_1 (ckwp)

    1. Handlebar clamp

    2. Fixings

  2. As an assembly, raise the handle bars until clear of the upper yoke. Rest the assembly forward of the steering stem such that access to the upper yoke centre nut is unrestricted. Ensure the master cylinder remains in an upright position.
  3. Loosen the upper yoke pinch bolts.
    4. warning
    If the lower yoke fixings are also loosened, the forks will no longer support the weight of the motorcycle.Do not loosen the lower yoke fixings as, in this condition, the motorcycle could topple over causing damage and/or risk of injury.
    caution
    Care must be taken when removing the upper yoke centre nut, to ensure that the centre nut and upper yoke do not become scratched. Protect the surfaces with a suitable cloth or tape to prevent scratching.
  4. Remove the upper yoke centre nut.
    5. LG1 Top Nut

    1. Upper yoke centre nut

  5. Ease the upper yoke from the forks and remove from the motorcycle.
  6. If required, release the four fixings and remove the instruments bracket from the upper yoke.