Yamaha YZ450F(V), Owner'S Service Manual

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CHAS
FRONT FORK
EC555000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Front fork assembly
1. Wash the all parts in a clean solvent.
2. Stretch the damper assembly fully.
3. Fill:
• Front fork oil
1
To damper assembly.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to use recommended fork oil. If
other oils are used, they may have an
excessively adverse effect on the front
fork performance.
• Never allow foreign materials to enter the
front fork.
Recommended oil:
Suspension oil “S1”
Oil capacity:
195 cm
3
(6.86 Imp oz, 6.59 US oz)
4. After filling, pump the damper assembly
1
slowly up and down (about 200 mm (7.9 in)
stroke) several times to bleed the damper
assembly of air.
NOTE:
Be careful not to excessive full stroke. A stroke
of 200 mm (7.9 in) or more will cause air to
enter. In this case, repeat the steps 2 to 4.