Removing The Front Fork Legs; Disassembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha 2013 FJR1300AS Service Manual

EAS22960

REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
2. Loosen:
• Upper bracket pinch bolt "1"
• Cap bolt (with front fork stepping motor) "2"
• Lower bracket pinch bolts "3"
EWA13640
WARNING
Before loosening the upper and lower brack-
et pinch bolts, support the front fork leg.
ECA1MD1023
NOTICE
When loosening the cap bolt (with front fork
stepping motor), be careful not to damage it.
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
2
1
ECA1MD1009
NOTICE
Because the left and right damper rod as-
semblies are different, be sure to install them
in the correct positions. Otherwise, the elec-
tronically adjustable suspension could mal-
function.
1. Remove:
• Cap bolt (with front fork stepping motor) "1"
(from the damper rod)
• Spacer "2"
• Locknut "3"
ECA1MD1001
NOTICE
Do not drop the cap bolt (with front fork step-
ping motor) or subject it to shocks.
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a. Press down on the spacer with the fork spring
compressor "4".
b. Install the rod holder "5" between the locknut
"3" and the spacer "2".
Fork spring compressor
90890-01441
YM-01441
Rod holder
90890-01434
Damper rod holder double ended
YM-01434
TIP
Use the side of the rod holder that is marked "B".
c. Hold the cap bolt (with front fork stepping mo-
tor) "1" and loosen the locknut "3".
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d. Remove the cap bolt (with front fork stepping
motor).
e. Remove the rod holder and fork spring com-
pressor.
f. Remove the spacer and locknut.
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2. Drain:
• Fork oil
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FRONT FORK
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