FRONT FORK AND STEERING 16-13
• 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 monkey
wrench.
• 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 lock-nut 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.
CAUTION
Do not clamp the sub-tank too tight.
100 mm
(3.9 in)
CAUTION
Protect the inner rod end with a rag when compress-
ing the damper rod.
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