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CHAS
FRONT FORK
EC554200
Base valve
1. Inspect:
9
Valve assembly
1
Wear/Damage
→
Replace.
9
O-ring
2
Damage
→
Replace.
EC554400
Fork spring
1. Measure:
9
Fork spring free length
a
Out of specification
→
Replace.
EC554502
Inner tube
1. Inspect:
9
Inner tube surface
a
Score marks
→
Repair or replace.
Use #1,000 grit wet sandpaper.
Damaged oil lock piece
→
Replace.
9
Inner tube bends
Out of specification
→
Replace.
Use the dial gauge
1
.
NOTE:
The bending value is shown by one half of the
dial gauge reading.
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Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken the
tube.
EC554600
Outer tube
1. Inspect:
9
Outer tube
1
Score marks/Wear/Damage
→
Replace.
Standard
<Limit>
460 mm
455 mm
(18.1 in)
(17.9 in)
Fork spring free length:
Inner tube bending limit:
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
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