Yamaha FJR1300AS(X), Service Manual

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FRONT FORK
4-83
3. Check:
• Damper rod assembly
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
Obstruction
→
Blow out all of the oil passag-
es with compressed air.
• Oil flow stopper
Damage
→
Replace.
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
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
EAS23030
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:
– Inner tube bushing
– Outer tube bushing 1
– Outer tube bushing 2
– Oil seal
– Dust seal
• Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
• Inner tube bushing “1”
• Oil flow stopper “2”
• Spring
• Damper rod assembly “3”
CAUTION:
EC3P61028
Allow the damper rod assembly to slide
slowly down the inner tube “4” 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 bolt
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod assembly with the
damper rod holder “1”, tighten the damper rod
assembly bolt.
Fork spring free length
262.0 mm (10.31 in)
Limit
257.0 mm (10.12 in)
Recommended oil
Suspension oil M1 or Ohlins R
& T43
T
R
.
.
Damper rod assembly bolt
35 Nm (3.5 m·kg, 25 ft·lb)
LOCTITE
®
Damper rod holder
90890-01447
YM-01447
New
4
1
3
2
New