Front Fork Parts Inspection - Suzuki VLR1800 Service Manual

Front fork cap bolt
• Apply fork oil lightly to the O-ring (1).
CAUTION
!
Use a new O-ring (1) to prevent oil leakage.
: Fork Oil 99000–99044–10G (SUZUKI FORK
OIL G-10 or equivalent)
• Install the front fork cap bolt to the inner tube
temporarily.
• Install the spacer (2) and tighten the bolt to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Spacer clamp bolt (a): 4.2 N·m (0.42 kgf-m, 3.0 lb-
ft)
NOTE
Fit the clamp (2) from end surface "A" of the
inner tube at position "B".
"A"
" a "
"a": 315.3 mm (12.4 in)
Front Fork Inspection
Refer to "Front Fork Inspection in Section 0B (Page 0B-
22)".
1
I822H1220021-01
2
(a)
"B"
I822H1220022-02
B822H12206007

Front Fork Parts Inspection

Refer to "Front Fork Disassembly and Assembly
(Page 2B-3)".
Inner and Outer Tubes
Inspect the inner tube sliding surface and outer tube
sliding surface for scuffing.
Fork Spring
Measure the fork spring free length. If it is shorter than
the service limit, replace it with a new one.
Front fork spring free length "a"
Service limit: 604 mm (23.8 in)
Damper rod
Inspect the damper rod (1) and damper rod ring (2) for
wear or damage. If any defects are found, replace the
damper rod or damper rod ring with a new one.
Front Suspension:
B822H12206006
I822H1220025-01
" a "
I822H1220023-01
2
1
I822H1220024-01
2B-8