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FRONT FORK
CHAS
NOTE:
WARNING
4. Remove:
damper rod bolt
copper washer
While holding the damper rod with the T-handle
1
and damper rod holder
2
, loosen the damp-
er rod bolt
3
.
T-handle
90890-01326
Damper rod holder
90890-01460
5. Remove:
inner tube
a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Slowly push
A
the inner tube into the outer
tube and just before it bottoms out, pull
B
the
inner tube back quickly.
c. Repeat this step until the inner tube sepa-
rates from the outer tube.
EAS00657
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
inner tube
1
outer tube
2
Bends/damage/scratches Replace.
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
spring free length
a
Over the specified limit Replace.
Spring free length limit
361.9 mm
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