Installing The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha FZS600'98 Service Manual

FRONT FORK
NOTE:
S While filling the front fork leg, keep it up-
right.
S After filling, slowly pump the front fork leg
up and down to distribute the fork oil.
9. Install:
S spring 1
S spring seat 2
S spacer 3
S cap bolt
NOTE:
S Install the spring with the smaller pitch fac-
ing up.
S Before installing the cap bolt, apply grease
onto the O-ring.
S Temporarily tighten the cap bolt.
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INSTALLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Install:
S front fork leg
Temporarily tighten the upper and lower
bracket pinch bolts.
NOTE:
Make sure that the inner fork tube is flush
with the top of the handlebar holder.
2. Tighten:
S lower bracket pinch bolt 1
S cap bolt 2
S upper bracket pinch bolt 3
Lower bracket pinch bolt
30 Nm (3.0 mSkg)
Cap bolt
23 Nm (2.3 mSkg)
Upper bracket pinch bolt
30 Nm (3.0 mSkg)
Make sure that the brake hoses are
routed properly.
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