FRONT FORK
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• Washer
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a. Pull up the inner tube completely, fill it with oil
up to the top, and then install the cap bolt.
Do not install the fork spring.
b. Place the front fork leg in a press and gradu-
ally apply pressure to remove the oil seal.
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• Be careful not to damage the top of the cap
bolt.
• Place an oil drain pan under the press be-
fore applying pressure to the front fork leg.
• Stop applying pressure when oil begins to
leak from between the oil seal and the outer
tube.
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5. Remove:
• Damper rod assembly bolt
• Copper washer
While holding the damper rod assembly with the
damper rod holder “1”, loosen the damper rod
assembly bolt.
6. Remove:
• Inner tube
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a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Securely clamp the brake caliper bracket in a
vise with soft jaws.
c. Separate the inner tube from the outer tube
by pulling the inner tube forcefully but careful-
ly.
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• Excessive force will damage the bushings.
Damaged bushings must be replaced.
• Avoid bottoming the inner tube into the out-
er tube during the above procedure, as the
damper rod assembly 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
• Outer tube
Bends/damage/scratches → Replace.
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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.
1. Oil drain pan
Damper rod holder
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