MOTO GUZZI CALIFORNIA JACKAL Werkstatt-Handbuch Seite 89

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RONT FORK OIL REPLACEMENT
The motorbike is equipped with a hydraulic telescopic
fork with separate extension and compression adjustment
for the shock-absorbers' braking:
The RH rod works in extension while the LH one in
compression.
Although the two rods work in different ways, their internal
components are similar. Therefore, oil draining and re-
filling can be carried out following the same procedures;
the below described procedures therefore apply to both
rods.
About every 20000 km (12000 mi), or at least once a
year, it is necessary to replace the fork oil.
The quantity of oil required for each strut, as described in
the table, chapter 2, section B.
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During the oil draining and refilling procedures,
the rod and its internal parts must be locked in
a vice; take care not to damage them by
excessive tightening; always use aluminium jaw
coverings
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RAINING
To drain the oil, it is necessary to follow the below
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described procedures which, despite the differences, are
identical for both rods;
• Remove the two fork rods as described in chapter 6,
section F;
• Lock the removed rod in a vice with aluminium jaw
coverings in order to avoid damaging it;
• Unscrew upper closing plug "A" with a hexagon wrench
of 36 mm, possibly closed, to have a better grip (see
wrench "2" in the picture). Be careful not to damage
the O-ring when pulling out. Push the stanchion inside
the wheel holder.
• While holding plug "A" still with the wrench used before,
release check nut "B" using a 19 mm hexagon wrench.
Fully unscrew and remove plug "A" from the shock
absorber rod end.
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