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:
General maintenance and lubrication chart
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The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in
unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years change the brake fluid.
Replace the brake hoses every four ye ...
Adjusting the throttle cable free play
NOTE:
Prior to adjusting the throttle cable free play, the
engine idling speed should be adjusted.
1. Check:
Throttle cable free play "a"
Out of specification →Adjust.
2. Remove:
Right side panel
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
3. Adjust:
Throttle cable f ...
Important manual information
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following notations:
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injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury
or death.
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