FRONT FORK
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NOTE:
Loosen the nut using a proper tool that has a
thickness of 3 mm (0.12 in) or less.
d. Remove the cap bolt.
e. Remove the rod holder and fork spring com-
pressor.
f. Remove the nut and spacer.
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3. Drain:
• Fork oil
NOTE:
Stroke the damper rod “1” several times while
draining the fork oil.
4. Remove:
• Damper rod assembly
NOTE:
Remove the damper rod assembly with the
damper rod holder “1”.
5. Remove:
• Oil seal clip “1”
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
EAS23010
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
• Inner tube
• Outer tube
Bends/damage/scratches → Replace.
WARNING
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
90890-01506
YM-01506
1
6
7
a
3
Fork spring free length
247.0 mm (9.72 in)
Limit
242.1 mm (9.53 in)
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