The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs.
WARNING
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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:
Installing the thermostat
1. Install:
Thermostat
NOTE:
Install the thermostat with its breather hole "a"
facing up.
2. Install:
Copper washer
Coolant temperature sensor
CAUTION:Use extreme care when handling the
coolant
temperature sensor. Replace any part that
was dropped or subjected to ...
Checking the throttle body joint and air filter case joint
1. Remove:
Right lower side cowling
Left lower side cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Check:
Throttle body joint "1"
Air filter case joint "2"
Cracks/damage Replace.
3. Install:
Right lower side cowling
Left lower side cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHAS ...
Supporting the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand upright.
Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A ...