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:
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication
will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition possible.
Safety is an obligation of the vehicle
owner/operator. The most important
points of vehicle inspection, adjustment,
and lubrication are explained on
the followin ...
Checking the rear brake hose
1. Check:
Brake hoses "1"
Cracks/damage/wear
Replace.
2. Check:
Brake hose holder "2"
Loose connection Tighten the
holder bolt.
Loose or open holder Fasten
properly.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the rear
brake several times.
4. Check:
Brake ho ...
Replacing a turn signal light bulb
Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
Screw
Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counterclockwise.
Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clockwise
until it stops.
Install the lens by installing ...