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CHAS
FRONT FORK
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
_
• Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
• Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-
dling and a loss of stability.
NOTE:
_
• When assembling the front fork leg, be sure
to replace the following parts:
- oil seal
- dust seal
• Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
• damper rod assembly
1
CAUTION:
_
Allow the damper rod assembly to slide
slowly down the inner tube
2
until it pro-
trudes from the bottom of the inner tube.
Be careful not to damage the inner tube.
2. Lubricate:
• inner tube’s outer surface
3. Tighten:
• damper rod assembly bolt
1
LOCTITE
®
NOTE:
_
While holding the damper rod assembly with
the damper rod holder
2
, tighten the damper
rod assembly bolt.
Recommended lubricant
Suspension oil “01” or
equivalent
Damper rod holder
YM-1423
T
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40 Nm (4.0 m · kg, 29 ft · lb)