Service manual

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CHAS
FRONT FORK
2. Measure:
• spring free length a
Out of specification → Replace.
Spring free length limit
566 mm (22.3 in)
3. Check:
• cartridge cylinder 1
Damage/wear → Replace.
Obstruction → Blow out all of the oil pas-
sages with compressed air.
• oil flow stopper 2
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.
WARNING
WARNING
• Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
• Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-
dling 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.
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