FRONT FORK
4-80
• Oil seal clip “2”
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
ECA19100
Do not scratch the outer tube.
4. Remove:
• Outer 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 outer tube from the inner tube
by pulling the outer tube forcefully but careful-
ly.
ECA19880
Excessive force will damage the bushings.
Damaged bushings must be replaced.
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5. Remove:
• Damper rod assembly bolt
• Damper rod assembly
ECA21330
For the damper rod assembly, the right side
is used for the rebound operation. Pay atten-
tion not to mistake the right and left.
While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder “1”, loosen the damper rod assembly
bolt.
EAS30208
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.
EWA13650
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.
Damper rod holder (ø27)
90890-01582
Damper rod holder
YM-01582
Fork spring free length
305.3 mm (12.02 in)
Limit
299.1 mm (11.78 in)