Service manual

CHAS
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS/ASSEMBLING
THE FRONT FORK LEGS
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3. Check:
• damper rod 
• piston ring 
Damage/wear

Replace.
Obstruction

Blow out all of the oil pas-
sages with compressed air.
• rebound spring 
Damage

Replace.
4. Check:
• cap bolt O-ring
Damage/wear

Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
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WARNING
• Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
• Uneven oil levels can result in poor hand-
ling and a loss of stability.
NOTE:
• When assembling the front fork leg, be
sure to replace the following parts:
- inner tube bushing
- outer tube bushing
- oil seal
- dust seal
• Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
• damper rod assembly 
CAUTION
Allow the damper rod assembly to slide
slowly down the inner tube  until it pro-
trudes from the bottom of the inner tube. Be
careful not to damage the inner tube.
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