The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs.
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NOTE:
When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to replace the following parts:
Before assembling the front fork leg, make sure all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
CAUTION: Allow the damper rod to slide slowly down the inner tube until it protrudes from the bottom of the inner tube. Be careful not to damage the inner tube. |
2. Lubricate:
3. Tighten:
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder "2" and T-handle "3", tighten the
damper rod bolt.
4. Install:
5. Install:
CAUTION: Make sure the numbered side of the oil seal faces up. |
NOTE:
6. Install:
NOTE:
Adjust the oil seal clip so that it fits into the outer tube's groove.
7. Install:
8. Fill:
CAUTION:
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9. After filling the front fork leg, slowly stroke the inner tube "1" up and down (at least ten times) to distribute the fork oil.
NOTE:
Be sure to stroke the inner tube slowly because the fork oil may spurt out.
10.Before measuring the fork oil level, wait ten minutes until the oil has settled and the air bubbles have dispersed.
NOTE:
Be sure to bleed the front fork leg of any residual air.
11.Measure:
Front fork leg oil level "a"
(from the top of the inner tube, with the inner
tube fully compressed and without the fork
spring)
Out of specification Correct.
12.Install:
NOTE:
Install the spring with the smaller pitch "a" facing
up.
13.Install:
NOTE:
Checking the fuel line
1. Remove:
Left side panel
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Lift the fuel tank. (Do not disconnect the fuel
hose, drain hose
3. Check:
Fuel hose "1"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Loose connection Connect properly.
4. Install:
Fuel tank
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on pa ...
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
Place the motorcycle on the sidestand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
Shift the transmission in ...
Checking the condition of the bulb sockets
The following procedure applies to all of the bulb
sockets.
1. Check:
Bulb socket (for continuity)
(with the pocket tester)
No continuity Replace.
NOTE:
Check each bulb socket for continuity in the
same manner as described in the bulb section,
however, note the following.
a. Install a ...