Service manual

CHK
ADJ
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2. Check:
• inner tube
Damage / scratches → Replace.
• oil seal
Oil leakage → Replace.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
• front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to “FRONT FORK” in chapter 4.
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
• Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor han-
dling and loss of stability.
• Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
Front fork internal pressure bleeding
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If the front fork initial movement feels stiff dur-
ing a run, bleed the front fork internal pressure.
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing a suitable
stand under the engine.
2. Remove the air bleed screw and release
the internal pressure from the front fork.
3. Install:
• air bleed screw
Rebound damping
CAUTION:
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1 Nm (0.1 m•kg, 0.7 ft•lb)
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK /
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS