CHAS
4-44
FRONT FORK
EAS00656
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
8inner tube 1
8outer tube 2
Bends/damage/scratches Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
8spring free length a
Out of specification Replace.
Spring free length
252.1mm (9.93in)
<Limit> :247mm (9.72in)
3. Check:
8damper rod 1
Damage/wear Replace.
Obstruction Blow out all of the oil pas-
sages with compressed air.
4. Check:
8collar 1
8O-ring 2
Damage/wear Replace.
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