6. Remove dust seal and oil seal retainer.
Do not scratch the inner tube surface.
7.
Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
8. Securely clamp the brake caliper bracket in
with soft jaws.
9. Separate the inner tube from the outer tube by
pulling the inner tube forcefully but carefully.
• Excessive force will damage the oil seal and
bushing. A damaged oil seal or bushing must
be replaced.
• Avoid bottoming the inner tube into the outer
tube during the above procedure, as the oil
flow stopper will be damaged.
Front Fork Inspection
1. Inspect inner tube chrome surface. Replace it if has
been scratched.
2.
Verify inner and outer tube body. Replace them if
bent and damaged.
3.
Inspect spring free length. Replace it if out of
specification.
Front Fork Spring Free Length
270mm
Front Fork Spring Service Limit
250mm
Front Fork Assembly
Note: Before assembling the front fork leg, ensure all of the
components are clean.
1. Apply grease onto oil seal lips.
2. Lubricate the surface of the inner tube with fork oil.
3. Install oil seal onto inner tube.