ate the oil, then measure the fork oil level.
ECA32D1010
CAUTION:
Add the suspension oil to the top level of in-
ner tube and deaerate the oil. If the oil is be-
low this level, each part is not lubricated and
you cannot get the desired spring perfor-
mance.
17.Measure:
Front fork oil level "a" (at highest pressure)
G
Out of specification → Adjust.
Oil level
105 mm (4.13 in)
18.Install:
Fork spring "1"
G
Push rod" 2"
G
Spring guide "3"
G
Nut "4"
G
Cap bolt
G
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a. Install the nut "3" with a finger until it is
stopped.
2
4
3
1
b. Set adjusting screw "5" to the position before
disassembling.
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK
LEGS" on page 1-28.
c. Tighten cap bolt "5" until it reaches nut "6" us-
ing your fingers.
Nut
15 Nm (1.5 m•kg, 11 ft•lb)
d. Install the cap bolt on the outer tube, and
tighten it temporarily.
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EAS23050
INSTALLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Install:
Front fork leg
G
Temporarily tighten the upper and lower
bracket pinch bolts.
NOTE:
Install the front fork so that difference "a" be-
tween the cap bolt top face and upper bracket
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FRONT FORK