Front Suspension: 2B-14
Reducing the fork oil
• Remove the front forks. Refer to “Front Fork Removal
and Installation” (Page 2B-2).
• Remove the air bleeder valve (1).
• Leaning the front fork, reduce the fork oil from the air
bleed hole.
• Apply fork oil to the O-ring (2) and tighten the air
bleeder valve (1) to the specified torque.
CAUTION
!
Replace the O-ring (2) with a new one.
: Fork Oil (FORK OIL SS-19 or equivalent)
Tightening torque
Air bleeder valve (a): 1.3 N·m (0.13 kgf-m, 1.0 lbf-
ft)
Oil Change (Only for outer tube oil chamber)
1) Remove the front forks. Refer to “Front Fork
Removal and Installation” (Page 2B-2).
2) Thoroughly clean the fork before disassembly.
CAUTION
!
• The fork oil quantity must be adjusted
equally on both fork legs to provide equal
performance.
• Scratches or other damage on the inner
tube or on the oil seal lip will cause oil
leak.
• Avoid scratching or damaging the inner
tube or the oil seal. Use a mild detergent or
car wash soap and sponge out dirt with
plenty of water.
3) Clamp the outer tube with a vise. Protect the outer
tube with a rag when using a vise. Refer to “Front
Fork Disassembly” (Page 2B-3).
4) Loosen and remove the fork cap bolt (sub-tank) from
the outer tube and slowly slide down the outer tube.
Refer to “Front Fork Disassembly” (Page 2B-3).
Special tool
: 09941–53630 (Front fork cap socket
wrench (50 mm))
5) Hold the front fork inverted position for more than 20
minutes to allow the fork oil to fully drain.
6) Force out the remaining oil suing compressed air
completely.
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