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

2. Measure:
• Spring free length "a"
Out of specification
Fork spring free length
YZF-R1M 260.0 mm (10.24 in)
3. Check:
• Damper rod "1"
Damage/wear Replace.
Obstruction Blow out all of the oil passag-
es with compressed air.
ECA19110
NOTICE
• The front fork leg has a very sophisticated
internal construction, which are particular-
ly sensitive to foreign material.
• When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign ma-
terial to enter the front fork.
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4. Check:
• Cap bolt "1"
Replace.
FRONT FORK (for YZF-R1M)
Cracks/damage
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EAS31651
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS (for
YZF-R1M)
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
EWA17090
WARNING
• Note that the amount of the fork oil is differ-
ent in the left and right front fork legs. Make
sure to fill each of the left and right front
fork legs with the specified amount of the
fork oil.
• If both front fork legs are not filled with the
specified amount of the fork oil, it may
cause poor handling and a loss of stability.
TIP
• When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to
replace the following parts:
–Oil seal
–Dust seal
–O-ring
• Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
• Damper rod assembly "1"
ECA22560
NOTICE
Allow the damper rod assembly to slide
slowly down the inner tube. Be careful not to
damage the inner tube.
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4-94
Replace.