Removing The Front Swingarm; Checking The Front Swingarm; Checking The Front Shock Absorber Assemblies - Yamaha YFM50S Service Manual

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES AND FRONT
SWINGARM
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REMOVING THE FRONT SWINGARM

1. Check:
• front swingarm free play
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a. Check the front swingarm side play È by
moving it from side to side.
If side play is noticeable, check the bush-
ings.
b. Check the front swingarm vertical move-
ment É by moving it up and down.
If the vertical movement is tight or rough, or
if there is binding, check the bushings.
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2. Remove:
• front swingarm
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CHECKING THE FRONT SWINGARM

1. Check:
• front swingarm 1
Bends/damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• bushings 2
Wear/damage → Replace.
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CHECKING THE FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES
1. Check:
• shock absorber rod
Bends/damage → Replace the shock
absorber assembly.
• shock absorber assembly
Oil leaks → Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
• spring
Fatigue → Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Move the spring up and down.
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CHAS
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