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– Check the surface of the sliding bushings.
» If the bronze-colored layer under sliding layer is visible:
– Replace the sliding bushings.
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– Check the spring length.
Guideline
Spring length with preload spacer(s) 472 mm (18.58 in)
» If the measured value is greater than the specified value:
– Reduce the strength of the pretensioning bushes.
» If the measured value is less than the specified value:
– Increase the strength of the preload spacers.
5.14Assembling the tap compression
Info
These operations are the same on both fork legs.
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– Clamp the tap compression in a vise using soft jaws.
– Mount O-ring and seal ring .
– Lubricate the O-ring.
Lubricant (T158) ( p. 210)
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– Mount shim stack .
Info
Mount with the smaller shims facing downward.
– Mount piston with the O-ring.
Info
The side with the larger inside diameter faces upward.
– Lubricate the O-ring of the piston.
Fork oil (SAE 5) ( p. 209)
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– Mount washer .
– Mount spring with the tighter coil facing downward.
– Mount and tighten the nut .
Guideline
Tap compression nut M6x0.5 3 Nm (2.2 lbf ft)
Info
Washer must be movable against the spring force.
– Lock the nut using a punch.
– Unclamp the tap compression.