Inspection - Honda CB350 Repair Manual

Removing a fork leg
6. Remove the fork filler bolt from the
top of the fork leg. Remove the spring
(350 to K3, 360) andinvert the fork over a
container to drain off the oil.
7. Remove the rubber boot (if fitted).
With an inpact driver remove the screw
from the bottom oftheslider. Removethe
cirelip at the top of the slider, and sepa—
rate the slider from the fork tube.
8. Newoil seals should always be used
once the slider has been separated from
Slider screw must be
driver
removed with an impact
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On early model forks, remove the circlip to remove
the damper components
the tube. Pry out the old seal with a
screwdriver, but be careful not to score
the slider surface.
9. On early model forks with the
damper components on the fork tube: re—
move the circlip at the bottom ofthe fork
tube and take off the damper' compo—
nents. Use a newcirclip upon assembly.
INSPECTION
1. Inspect the fork tubes for bends as
might have been incurred in an accident.
Replacement is recommended rather
than attempting to straighten bent fork
tubes.
2. Check that the surface ofthe tube
on which the slider components move
are smooth and free of rust or scoring.
Minor rusting should be removed with
fine emery cloth.
3. Check the spring condition; check
that the spring heights are equal and that
they are within the length specifications
given at the end of this chapter. Ifeither
spring is compressed more than 0.25 in.,
both should be replaced.
4. Check that the damper rod (where
fitted) is straight and that all damper com—
ponents are clean.
5. On early—type forks, check the slider
bushing for scoring or wear, and replace
it if damaged.
6. Replace the fork filler cap O—rings if
they are not in good condition.
7. Clean all metal parts thoroughly in a
solvent and lubricate them lightly with
fork oil before assembly.