Front Forks - Cobra 2005 King Owner's Manual

Front Forks

Tools recommended for front fork service:
• Flat head screwdriver
•
Hammer
•
Snap ring pliers
•
Seal drivers
•
13mm wrench
•
1" wrench or socket
•
10 wt fork oil
1. Using the 1" wrench, remove the fork cap.
2. Drain the fork oil into a suitable container.
3. Disconnect the fork cap from the damper rod (13mm wrench & 1" wrench).
4. Disconnect the damper assembly from the fork leg by removing the large
aluminum bolt from the bottom of the fork leg (22mm wrench).
5. Pry the dust seal (swiper) from its position with a small screw driver.
6. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring holding the fork seals into place.
7. 'Pop' the fork seal out by forcibly pulling on both ends of the fork tube
assembly, thus separating the inner from the outer tube.
8. Remove the bushings
9. Clean all components to be reused.
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CAUTION:
Make sure all components are clean before assembly.
CAUTION:
Be sure to apply oil to the new fork seal and other components before installing.
1. Slide dust seal (swiper) (#6) onto lower fork leg.
2. Slide snap ring (#5) onto lower fork leg.
3. CAREFULLY slide seal (#4) onto lower fork leg with spring facing away from
snap ring.
FORK DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES:
FORK ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES:
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