FRONT FORK
4-15
5. Remove:
•
Base valve “1”
(from the damper assembly)
TIP
Hold the damper assembly with the cap bolt ring
wrench “2” and use the cap bolt wrench “3” to re-
move the base valve.
EAM30057
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
1. Check:
•
Inner tube surface
Scratches
Repair or replace.
Use #1000 grit wet sandpaper.
Damaged oil lock piece
Replace.
•
Inner tube bends
Out of specification
Replace.
Use the dial gauge.
TIP
The bending value is shown by one half of the
dial gauge reading.
WARNING
EWA13650
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Check:
•
Outer tube
Scratches/wear/damage
Replace.
3. Measure:
•
Fork spring free length “a”
Out of specification
Replace.
4. Check:
•
Damper assembly “1”
Bend/damage
Replace.
•
O-ring “2”
Wear/damage
Replace.
NOTICE
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.
5. Check:
•
Base valve “1”
Wear/damage
Replace.
Cap bolt wrench
90890-01500
Cap bolt wrench
YM-01500
Cap bolt ring wrench
90890-01501
Cap bolt ring wrench
YM-01501
Inner tube bending limit
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
1
2
3
Fork spring free length limit
449.0 mm (17.68 in)
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Summary of Contents for YZ250 2021
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