Checking The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha XP500 Service Manual

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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the

front fork legs.

• inner tube 1

• outer tube 2

Bends/damage/scratches → Replace.

Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner

tube as this may dangerously weaken it.

• spring free length a

Over the specified limit → Replace.

Spring free length limit

405.0 mm (15.94 in)

<Limit>: 400.0 mm (15.75 in)

• damper rod 1

Damage/wear → Replace.

Obstruction → Blow out all of the oil pas-

sages with compressed air.

• oil flow stopper 2

Damage → Replace.

Damage/wear → Replace.

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