Checking The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha XVS1100(L) Service Manual

FRONT FORK
NOTE:
S Do not remove the front fork leg protector from
the outer tube.
S If the front fork leg protector must be removed,
always install a new one.
4. Remove:
S damper rod bolt
S copper washer
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod with the T-handle
1 and damper rod holder 2 , loosen the damp-
er rod bolt 3 .
T-handle
90890-01326
Damper rod holder
90890-01460
6. Remove:
S inner tube
a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Slowly push A the inner tube into the outer
tube and just before it bottoms out, pull B the
inner tube back quickly.
c. Repeat this step until the inner tube sepa-
rates from the outer tube.
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
S inner tube 1
S outer tube 2
Bends/damage/scratches ! Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
S spring free length a
Over the specified limit ! Replace.
Spring free length limit
350 mm
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