Yamaha Scorpio, Service Manual

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CHAS
FRONT FORK
EAS00657
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1.Check:
●
Inner tube
1
●
Outer tube
2
Bends/damage/scratches
→
Replace.
WARNING
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:
384 mm
3.Check:
●
Damper rod
1
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
Obstruction
→
Blow out all of the oil pas-
sages with compressed air.
●
Oil lock piece
2
Damage
→
Replace.
CAUTION:
When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign
material to enter the front fork.
4.Check:
●
Cap bolt O-ring
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
EAS00659
FRONT FORK ASSEMBLY
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
●
Make sure that the oil levels in both front
fork legs are equal.
●
Uneven oil level can result in poor han-
dling and a loss of stability.