Yamaha SR125 1997, Service Manual

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FRONT FORK
CHAS
CAUTION:
NOTE:
NOTE:
2. Measure:
Fork spring
a
Front fork spring free length:
326.1 mm
<Wear limit>
321 mm
Over the specified limit Replace.
3. Inspect:
Rod assembly 1
Bends / damage Replace.
The front fork has a built-in piston rod and
a very sophisticated internal construction
which are particularly sensitive to foreign
material.
When disassembling and assembling the
front fork do not allow any foreign material
to enter the oil.
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FRONT FORK ASSEMBLY
Reverse the “DISASSEMBLY” procedure.
Note the following points.
When assembling the front fork be sure to re-
place the following parts.
* Piston metal
* Slide metal
* Oil seal
* Dust seal
Before assembling the fork, make sure that all
of the components are clean.
1. Install:
Damper rod 1
Inner tube 2
Install the damper rod into the inner tube before
install to the outer tube.