Yamaha YZF-R6, Service Manual

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FRONT FORK
CHAS
NOTE:
NOTE:
12. Slowly stroke the inner tube 1 up and down
to distribute the fork oil once more (1 stroke
= about 100 mm).
Be careful not to stroke the inner tube over 100
mm as this will cause air to enter. If the inner
tube is stroked more than 100 mm, repeat steps
(12) and (13).
13. Before measuring the fork oil level, wait ten
minutes until the oil has settled and the air
bubbles have dispersed.
Be sure to bleed the front fork leg of any residual
air.
14. Measure:
front fork leg oil level
a
Out of specification Correct.
Front fork leg oil level (from the
top of the inner tube, with the
inner tube fully compressed,
and without the spring)
107 mm
15. Install:
nut 1
fork spring 2
washer 3
spacer 4
washer 5
damper adjusting rod 6
cap bolt
7
a. Remove the rod puller and adapter.
b. Install the nut.