Service manual

FRONT FORK
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3. Remove:
• Oil seal clip “1”
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
CAUTION:
ECA14180
Do not scratch the inner tube.
4. Remove:
• Damper rod assembly bolt
• Damper rod assembly
CAUTION:
EC2D1013
For the damper rod assembly, the right side
is used for the rebound operation and left
side for the compression. Pay attention not
to mistake the right and left.
NOTE:
The left side (for the compression) damper rod
assembly has the four holes of oil path, unlike
the right side.
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder “1”, loosen the damper rod assem-
bly bolt.
EAS23010
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
• Inner tube “1”
• Outer tube “2”
Bends/damage/scratches → Replace.
WARNING
EWA13650
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
• Spring free length “a”
Out of specification → Replace.
A. Compression side
B. Rebound side
Damper rod holder
90890-01423
Damping rod holder
YM-01423
Spring free length
243.5 mm (9.59 in)
Limit
238.6 mm (9.39 in)