FRONT FORK
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CAUTION:
ECA14200
• The front fork leg has a built-in damper ad-
justing rod and a very sophisticated inter-
nal construction, which are particularly
sensitive to foreign material.
• When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign ma-
terial to enter the front fork.
4. Check:
• Cap bolt O-ring “1”
Damage/wear → Replace.
• Cap bolt collar projections “2”
Cracks/damage → Replace.
EAS23040
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
EWA13660
• Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
• Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-
dling and a loss of stability.
NOTE:
• When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to
replace the following parts:
– Oil seal
– Dust seal
– O-ring
• Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
• Damper rod assembly “1”
• Inner tube “2”
CAUTION:
ECA14210
Allow the damper rod assembly to slide
slowly down the inner tube “2” until it pro-
trudes from the bottom of the inner tube. Be
careful not to damage the inner tube.
2. Lubricate:
• Inner tube’s outer surface
3. Tighten:
• Damper rod assembly
NOTE:
Tighten the damper rod assembly with the
damper rod holder “1”.
4. Install:
• Dust seal “1”
• Oil seal clip “2”
• Oil seal “3”
• Washer “4”
CAUTION:
EC5YU1025
Make sure the numbered side of the oil seal
faces bottom side.
NOTE:
• Before installing the oil seal, lubricate its lips
with lithium-soap-based grease.
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Recommended oil
Suspension oil 01
T
R
.
.
Damper rod assembly
35 Nm (3.5 m·kg, 25 ft·lb)
Damper rod holder
90890-01504
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