Fork Spring; Fork Tube/Slider/Fork Piston - Honda 1998 VT750C Service Manual

FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
INSPECTION
FORK SPRING
Measure the fork spring free length by placing the
spring on a flat surface.
SERVICE LIMIT: 297.3 mm (11.70 in)
FORK TUBE/SLIDER/FORK PISTON
Check the fork tube, slider and fork piston for score
marks, and excessive or abnormal wear.
Replace the component if necessary.
Check the fork piston ring for wear or damage.
Check the rebound spring for fatigue or damage.
Replace the component if necessary.
FORK TUBE
FORK PISTON
SLIDER
/
SPRING
Set the fork tube in V-blocks and measure the fork
tube runout rotating it with a dial indicator.
Actual runout is 1/2 the total indicator reading.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
Replace if the service limit is exceeded, or there are
scratches or nicks that will allow fork oil to leak past
the seals.
NOTE:
Do not reuse the fork tube if it cannot be perfectly
straightened with minimal effort.
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