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2
FRONT FORK
3. Check:
• damper rod 1
Damage/wear → Replace.
Obstruction → Blow out all of the oil pas-
sages with compressed air.
• oil flow stopper 2
Damage → Replace.
CAUTION:
When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign
material to enter the front fork.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
• Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
• Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-
dling and a loss of stability.
NOTE:
• When assembling the front fork leg, be sure
to replace the following parts:
- outer tube bushing
- inner tube bushing
- oil seal
- dust seal
- O-ring
- clip
• Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure all of the components are clean.
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