Removing The Front Arms; Checking The Front Arms; Checking The Front Shock Absorbers - Yamaha YFM250RX 2008 Service Manual

FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLIES
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REMOVING THE FRONT ARMS

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

1. Check:
• front arms
Bends/damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• bushings
Wear/damage → Replace.
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CHECKING THE FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front shock absorber assemblies.
1. Check:
• shock absorber
Oil leaks → Replace the front shock
absorber assembly.
• shock absorber rod
Bends/damage → Replace the front shock
absorber assembly.
• spring
→
Fatigue
absorber assembly.
Move the spring up and down.
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CHAS
by moving
Replace the front shock