FRONT FORK
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EAS23020
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
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• 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.
1. Install:
• Inner tube bushing
• Outer tube bushing
• Oil flow stopper
• Damper rod assembly “1”
• Copper washer
CAUTION:
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Allow the damper rod assembly to slide
slowly down the inner tube until it pro-
trudes from the bottom of the inner tube.
Be careful not to damage the inner tube.
2. Lubricate:
• Inner tube’s outer surface
3. Tighten:
• Damper rod assembly bolt “1”
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod assembly with
the damper rod holder “2” and T-handle “3”,
tighten the damper rod assembly bolt.
4. Install:
• Outer tube bushing “1”
(with the fork seal driver “2” and fork seal
attachment “3”)
New
Recommended lubricant
Suspension oil 01 or equiva-
lent
Damper rod assembly bolt
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg, 17 ft·lb)
LOCTITE®
Damper rod holder
90890-01294
Damping rod holder set
YM-01300
T-handle
90890-01326
YM-01326
Fork seal driver weight
90890-01367
Replacement hammer
YM-A9409-7
Fork seal driver attachment
(ø43)
90890-01374
Replacement 43 mm
YM-A5142-3