Fork Inspection - Honda VTR1000F Service Manual

FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
Using quick successive motions. pull the fork tube
out of the fork slider.
Remove the oil seal. back-up ring and guide bush-
ing from the fork tube.
NOTE:
Do not remove slider bushing unless it is necessary
to replace it with a new one.
Carefully remove the slider bushing by prying the
slot with a screwdriver until the bushing can be
pulled off by hand.
INSPECTION
Measure the fork spring free length.
SERVICE LIMIT:
303.7 mm (11.96 in)
Check the fork tube. slider and damper piston for
score marks, and excessive or abnormal wear.
Check the rebound spring for fatigue or damage.
Replace the component if necessary.
REBOUND SPRING
FORK. QAMPEA
FOflK SLIDER
13-15