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Rear damper
[2] Check if the RHS and LHS springs on the rear
damper are consistent in length. Check the springs
for any crack or damage on the surface. Replace
the rear damper if necessary.
When rubber parts are damaged, worn or aged, it
is necessary to replace new pieces.
Caution
Table 4-8: Maintenance of Front and Rear Dampers
4. Refer to Table 4-8 in respect of damage forms, fault phenomena and common
maintenance methods of front and rear dampers:
Component
Name
Damage Form
Component Fault
Phenomenon
Motorcycle Fault
Phenomenon
Maintenance Method
Front damper
The front damper spring
loses its elastic force or
breaks off.
The front damper is too
soft or makes an abnormal
sound.
Riding comfort, stability and
security decrease.
Replace front damper or
front damper spring.
The front damper column
is bent and deformed.
The RHS and LHS front
damper columns are not in a
horizontal line.
The front motorcycle wheel
runs off tracking, affecting
the comfort, stability and
security.
Rectify or replace the front
damper or front damper
column.
The surface of operating
stroke of front damper
column is impacted or
scratched.
The front damper leaks oil at
the oil seal.
Riding comfort, stability and
security decrease.
Replace front damper or
front damper column.
The chromium coated
s u r f a c e o f o p e r a t i n g
stroke of front damper
column is abraded and
the metal part is exposed.
The front damper leaks oil at
the oil seal.
The front motorcycle wheel
runs off tracking, affecting
the comfort, stability and
security.
Replace front damper or
front damper column.
The front damper cylinder
is heavily abraded or
broken.
The front damper leaks oil.
The front motorcycle wheel
runs off tracking, affecting
the comfort, stability and
security.
Replace front damper or
front damper cylinder.
T h e p i s t o n r o d i s
excessively abraded or
damaged.
The front damper is too soft.
Riding comfort, stability and
security decrease.
Replace front damper or
piston rod.
T h e p i s t o n r i n g i s
excessively abraded or
damaged.
The front damper is too soft.
Riding comfort, stability and
security decrease.
Replace front damper or
piston ring.
The edge of oil seal is
excessively abraded or
damaged.
Oil leaks from the oil seal,
the front damper is too soft.
Riding comfort, stability and
security decrease.
Replace the oil seal of front
damper.
T h e f r o n t d a m p e r
o i l i s i n s u f f i c i e n t o r
deteriorated.
The front damper becomes
soft.
Riding comfort, stability and
security decrease.
A d d o r r e p l a c e f r o n t
damper oil as required.
Rear damper
The rear damper spring
loses its elastic force or
breaks off.
The rear damper is too soft.
The rear motorcycle wheel
runs off tracking, affecting
the comfort, stability and
security.
Replace the rear damper.
The rear buffer leaks oil.
The rear damper is too soft.
Riding comfort, stability and
security decrease.
Replace the rear damper.
The piston rod on the
buffer is bent, deformed,
or broken.
The rear damper is bent and
deformed.
The rear motorcycle wheel
runs off tracking, affecting
the comfort, stability and
security.
Replace the rear damper.
The upper and lower
r u b b e r j a c k e t s a r e
abraded or aged.
The rear damper is bent or
makes a sound.
Riding comfort, stability and
security decrease.
Replace the upper and
lower rubber jackets.