CHAS
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
(YZF-R1S)
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
• 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:
NOTE:
• When assembling the front fork leg, be sure
to replace the following parts:
– oil seal clip
– oil seal
– dust seal
– Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
• inner tube
• damper rod assembly
2. Tighten:
• damper rod assembly
LOCTITE
®
NOTE:
NOTE:
While holding the inner tube with the damper
rod holder
, tighten the damper rod assem-
bly.
3. Lubricate:
• inner tube’s outer surface
48 Nm (4.8 m•kg, 35 ft•lb)
Damper rod holder
90890-01504
Recommended lubricant
Suspension oil “Ohlins R&T 43”
FRONT FORK