FRONT FORK
4-60
4. Remove:
● Inner tube
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a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Securely clamp the brake caliper bracket in a
vise with soft jaws.
c. Separate the inner tube from the outer tube
by pulling the inner tube forcefully but careful-
ly.
CAUTION:
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● Excessive force will damage the oil seal
and bushing. A damaged oil seal or bush-
ing must be replaced.
● Avoid bottoming the inner tube into the
outer tube during the above procedure, as
the oil flow stopper will be damaged.
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EAS23010
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
● Inner tube “1”
● Outer tube “2”
Bends/damage/scratches → Replace.
WARNING
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Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
● Spring free length “a”
Out of specification → Replace.
3. Check:
● Damper rod “1”
Damage/wear → Replace.
Obstruction → Blow out all of the oil passag-
es with compressed air.
● Oil flow stopper “2”
Damage → Replace.
4. Check:
● Cap bolt
Damage/wear → Replace.
Fork spring free length
405.0 mm (15.94 in)
Limit
400.0 mm (15.75 in)
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