Yamaha TZ250M1 Owner's Service Manual page 215

FRONT FORK
15.Fill:
• Front fork oil
Until outer tube top surface with recom-
mended fork oil once more.
16.After filling, pump the outer tube 1 slowly
up and down (about 60 mm (2.4 in) stroke)
to distribute the fork oil once more.
NOTE:
Be careful not to excessive full stroke. A stroke
of 60 mm (2.4 in) or more will cause air to
enter. In this case, repeat the steps 13 to 16.
17.Wait ten minutes until the air bubbles have
been removed from the front fork, and the
oil has dispense evenly in system before
setting recommended oil level.
NOTE:
Fill with the fork oil up to the top end of the
outer tube, or the fork oil will not spread over to
every part of the front forks, thus making it
impossible to obtain the correct level. Be sure
to fill with the fork oil up to the top of the outer
tube and bleed the front forks.
18.Measure:
• Oil level (left and right) a
Out of specification ≥ Adjust.
Standard oil level:
135 mm (5.31 in)
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Extent of adjustment:
97~157 mm (3.82~6.18 in)
From top of outer tube with inner
tube and damper rod 1 1 fully
compressed without spring.
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Never fail to make the oil level adjustment
between the maximum and minimum level
and always adjust each front fork to the
same setting. Uneven adjustment can
cause poor handling and loss of stability.
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