CHAS
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4. Remove:
• damper rod assembly bolt
• damper rod assembly
NOTE:
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod assembly with
the damper rod holder
, loosen the damper
rod assembly bolt.
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
• inner tube
• outer tube
Bends / damage / scratches
→
Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
• spring free length
Out of specification
→
Replace.
3. Check:
• damper rod
Damage / wear
→
Replace.
Obstruction
→
Blow out all of the oil pas-
sages with compressed air.
• damper rod adjusting rod
Bends / damage
→
Replace.
Damper rod holder
90890-01423, YM-01423
Spring free length
248.8 mm (9.80 in)
<Limit> : 243.8 mm (9.60 in)
FRONT FORK