Yamaha YZF-R1PC Utility Trailer User Manual


 
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CHAS
FRONT FORK
EAS00656
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
inner tube
1
outer tube
2
Bends/damage/scratches
Replace.
WARNING
@
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
spring free length
a
Out of specification
Replace.
Spring free length
246 mm (9.69 in)
3. Check:
damper rod
1
Damage/wear
Replace.
obstruction
Blow out all of the oil pas-
sages with compressed air.
CAUTION:
@
The front fork leg has a built-in damper
adjusting rod and a very sophisticated
internal construction, which are particu-
larly sensitive to foreign material.
When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign
material to enter the front fork.
4. Check:
cap bolt O-ring
Damage/wear
Replace.