Yamaha XT660X - Checking the Front Fork Legs

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CHAS
FRONT FORK
• 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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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
_
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
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XT660R
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XT660X
2
1
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2
1
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2. Measure:
• spring free length
a
Out of specification → Replace.
Spring free length
XT660R
633.0 mm (24.92 in)
<Limit>: 620 mm (24.41 in)
XT660X
593.0 mm (23.35 in)
<Limit>: 581 mm (22.87 in)