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FRONT FORK
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REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
Place the vehicle on the centerstand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
2. Loosen:
• Upper bracket pinch bolt “1”
• Cap bolt “2”
• Lower bracket pinch bolt “3”
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Before loosening the upper and lower brack-
et pinch bolts, support the front fork leg.
3. Remove:
• Front fork leg
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
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Because the left and right damper rod as-
semblies are different, be sure to install them
in the correct positions.
1. Remove:
• Cap bolt “1”
• Spacer “2”
• Damper rod locknut “3”
a. Press down on the spacer with the fork
spring compressor “4”.
b. Install the rod holder “5” between the damp-
er rod locknut “3” and the spacer “2”.
Use the side of the rod holder that is marked “B”.
c. Hold the cap bolt “1” and loosen the damper
rod locknut “3”.
d. Remove the cap bolt.
e. Remove the rod holder and fork spring
compressor.
f. Remove the spacer and damper rod lock-
nut.
2. Drain:
• Fork oil
Stroke the damper rod assembly “1” several
times while draining the fork oil.
Fork spring compressor
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Fork spring compressor
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Rod holder
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Damper rod holder double ended
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