CHASSIS
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RS 125
7.10.5. COMPONENT INSPECTION
Read
1.2.1 carefully.
STANCHION TUBE
• Inspect the sliding surface for scoring and/or
scratching. Eliminate minor scoring with wet sand
paper (grain size 1).
• Replace the stanchion (1) if badly scored.
• Check for stanchion (1) buckling using a dial gauge.
• Replace the stanchion if buckled beyond the service
limit.
Service limit: 0.2 mm.
1
0
1
20
10
3
0
40
5
0
6
0
70
8
0
90
1
00
11
0
2
0
DANGER
Never attempt to straighten a buckled
stanchion as this would weaken the overall
structure leading to a dangerous riding
condition.
SLIDER
• Inspect for damage and/or cracking. Replace if
damaged.
• Check the condition of the slide bushes (2).
• Change any component which is badly worn or
damaged.
WARNING
Clean off any debris collected by the bushes
taking care not to scratch the bush surface.
Renew the following components on assembly:
- oil seal (3);
- dust seal (4);
- top cap O-ring (5).
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