DR-Z400SMK5 (’05-MODEL) 21
• Apply fork oil to the O-rings and bushing on the compression
damper unit.
• With the damper rod held immovable in fully extended posi-
tion, gently install the compression damper unit to the
sub-tank.
• Clamp the bottom (flat part) of the sub-tank with a vise.
• Tighten the compression damper unit to the specified torque.
Compression damper unit: 30 N·m (3.0 kgf-m, 21.5 lb-ft)
• With the damper rod held in vertical position, slowly move the
inner rod several strokes.
• Tighten the locknut by hand completely.
• With the damper rod held in vertical position, compress the
damper rod fully to discharge an excess of oil.
NOTE:
Set the compression damper setting to the softest.
Do not clamp the sub-tank too tight.
100 mm
(3.9 in)
Protect the inner rod end with a rag when compress-
ing the damper rod.
SAMPLE