Removing The Front Fork Legs; Disassembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha XV1600A1999 Service Manual

FRONT FORK
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REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
2. Loosen:
S lower bracket pinch bolts 1
WARNING
Before loosening the lower bracket pinch
bolts, support the front fork leg.
3. Remove:
S front fork leg
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Remove:
S dust seal 1
S oil seal clip 2
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
CAUTION:
Do not scratch the inner tube.
2. Drain:
S fork oil
NOTE:
Stroke the outer tube several times while drain-
ing the fork oil.
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