Checking The Front Fork Legs (For Yzf-R1M) - Yamaha R1 Series 2015 Service Manual

Front fork cap bolt wrench 42mm
90890-01575
YM-01575
b. Hold the spring preload adjusting bolt "5" and
loosen the locknut.
5
2
c. Remove the cap bolt, locknut and upper
spring seat.
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3. Drain:
• Fork oil
TIP
Stroke the damper rod assembly "1" several
times while draining the fork oil.
4. Remove:
• Outer tube
5. Remove:
• Dust seal
• Oil seal clip "1"
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
4
1
TIP
3
4-93
FRONT FORK (for YZF-R1M)
• Oil seal
• Washer
1
6. Remove:
• Damper rod assembly
Remove the damper rod assembly with the
damper rod holder "1".
Damper rod holder
90890-01504
Damper rod holder
YM-01504
EAS31650
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS (for
YZF-R1M)
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
• Inner tube "1"
• Outer tube "2"
Bends/damage/scratches
EWA13650
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
1
Replace.