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CHAS
FRONT FORK
EAS00659
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
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• 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.
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NOTE:
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• When assembling the front fork leg, be sure
to replace the following parts:
- inner tube bushing
- outer tube bushing
- oil seal
- dust seal
• Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure all of the components are clean.
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1. Install:
• damper rod
1
CAUTION:
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Allow the damper rod to slide slowly down
the inner tube until it protrudes from the
bottom of the inner tube. Be careful not to
damage the inner tube.
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2. Install:
• inner tube bushing
1
• oil flow stopper
2
3. Lubricate:
• inner tube’s outer surface
Recommended lubricant
Fork oil 10W or equivalent
New
4. Install:
• outer tube
(on to inner tube)
• copper washer
• damper rod bolt
New
Summary of Contents for VMX12 2001
Page 1: ...VMX12 2001 3LRD AE1 SERVICEMANUAL ...
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Page 9: ...GEN INFO 1 ...
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Page 22: ...SPEC 2 ...
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Page 52: ...2 28 SPEC OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS 1 Camshaft 2 Main gallery 3 Crankshaft 4 Oil level switch ...
Page 54: ...2 30 SPEC OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS 1 Crankshaft 2 Oil pipe 3 Oil filter ...
Page 65: ...CHK ADJ 3 ...
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Page 126: ...ENG 4 ...
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Page 237: ...COOL 5 ...
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Page 258: ...CARB 6 ...
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Page 390: ...ELEC 8 ...
Page 396: ...8 4 ELEC SWITCHES ...
Page 417: ...8 25 ELEC STARTER MOTOR 3 Install O rings 1 bolts 2 New T R 5 Nm 0 5 m kg ...
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