
CHAS
4-38
FRONT FORK
EAS00656
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
8
inner tube
1
8
outer tube
2
Bends/damage/scratches
J
Replace.
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Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
1
2
a
1
2
1
2
2. Measure:
8
spring free length
a
Out of specification
J
Replace.
Spring free length
257.5 mm (10.14 in)
<Limit> : 252.4 mm (9.94 in)
3. Check:
8
damper rod
1
Damage/wear
J
Replace.
Obstruction
J
Blow out all of the oil pas-
sages with compressed air.
8
oil flow stopper
2
Damage
J
Replace.
4. Check:
8
cap bolt
1
Damage/wear
J
Replace.
8
O-ring
2
New