Yamaha TMAX TECH MAX 2020 - Checking the Front Fork Legs

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FRONT FORK
3. Remove:
• Damper rod assembly bolt
• Damper rod assembly
NOTICE
ECA17401
For the damper rod assembly, the right side
is used for the rebound operation and left
side for the compression. Pay attention not
to mistake the right and left.
TIP
• While holding the damper rod assembly with
the damper rod holder “1”, loosen the damper
rod assembly bolt.
• The left side (for the compression) damper rod
assembly has the holes “a” of oil path, unlike
the right side.
4. Remove:
• Dust seal “1”
• Oil seal clip “2”
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
NOTICE
ECA14180
Do not scratch the inner tube.
5. Remove:
• Outer tube
a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Securely clamp the brake caliper bracket in
a vise with soft jaws.
c. Separate the outer tube from the inner tube
by pulling the outer tube forcefully but care-
fully.
NOTICE
ECA19880
Excessive force will damage the bushings.
Damaged bushings must be replaced.
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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.
WARNING
EWA13650
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.
A. Compression side
B. Rebound side
Damper rod holder (ø27)
90890-01423
Damping rod holder
YM-01423
a
A
B
1
Fork spring free length
287.8 mm (11.33 in)
Limit
282.0 mm (11.10 in)
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