Checking The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha MT-09 2021 Service Manual

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3. Remove:
• Dust seal "1"
• Oil seal clip "2"
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
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NOTICE
Do not scratch the outer tube.
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4. Remove:
• Outer tube
a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Securely clamp the brake caliper bracket in
a vise with soft jaws.
c. Separate the outer tube from the inner tube
by pulling the outer tube forcefully but care-
fully.
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NOTICE
Excessive force will damage the bushings.
Damaged bushings must be replaced.
5. Remove:
• Damper rod assembly bolt
• Damper rod assembly
TIP
While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder "1", loosen the damper rod assembly
bolt.
Damper rod holder (ø27)
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Damper rod holder
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
• Inner tube
• Outer tube
Bends/damage/scratches → Replace.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
• Fork spring free length "a"
Out of specification → Replace.
Fork spring free length limit
268.9 mm (10.59 in)
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FRONT FORK