Front Fork Air Pressure - Suzuki GS1100G 1982 Service Manual

2-23 PERIODIC MAIINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP PROCEDURES
FRONT FORK All? PRESSURE
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Check
the
front fork air pressure, when the fork is
cold, every
6
months by the following manner.
Place the motorcycle on the center
stand and
keep the front wheel off the ground.
Measure the air pressure by placing the pressure
gauge on
the valve as shown.
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NOTE:
*
Just
before charging air confirm that the
valve is tight.
*
Try
to equalize the air pressure of the two
legs, right and left, as closely as possible.
The maximum permissible difference is
(1.4
psi).
Air pressure gauge
Specified
air pressure
If necessary, use a hand air pump to raise the
front air pressure. (See
page
8-1 9).
0.6 kg/cm2
(8.5
psi)
Air pressure gauge
@
Hand
air pump
Inspect the front fork for oil leakage, scoring and
scratches on the outer surface of the inner tube
and replace the defective
parts, if
necessary.