Handling Notes; Inspection - Yamaha RX10H Service Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION

HANDLING NOTES

WARNING
This shock absorber contains highly com-
pressed nitrogen gas. Before handling the
shock absorber read and make sure that you
understand the following information. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible
for property damage or personal injury that
may result from improper handling.
S Do not tamper or attempt to open the gas
chamber.
S Do not subject the shock absorber to
flames or any other source of high heat.
This may cause the unit to explode due to
excessive gas pressure.
S Do not deform or damage the gas chamber
in any way. Gas chamber damage will re-
sult in poor damping performance.

INSPECTION

1. Inspect:
S Shock absorber 1
Oil (gas) leaks/bends/damage ! Replace.
2. Inspect:
S Ski column 1
S Steering arm 2
Cracks/bends/damage ! Replace.
S Bushing 3
Wear/scratches/damage ! Replace.
3. Inspect:
S Upper arm 1
S Lower arm 2
Cracks/bends/damage ! Replace.
S Bushing 3
S Collar 4
Wear/scratches/damage ! Replace.
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