Yamaha DT125RE 2005 Service Manual page 129

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS/ASSEMBLING
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THE FRONT FORK LEGS
3. Check:
• damper rod
• piston ring
Damage/wear
Obstruction
sages with compressed air.
• rebound spring
Damage
4. Check:
• cap bolt O-ring
Damage/wear
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
s WARNING
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• Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
• Uneven oil levels can result in poor hand-
ling and a loss of stability.
NOTE:
• When assembling the front fork leg, be
sure to replace the following parts:
- inner tube bushing
- outer tube bushing
- oil seal
- dust seal
• Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
• damper rod assembly
CAUTION
Allow the damper rod assembly to slide
slowly down the inner tube
trudes from the bottom of the inner tube. Be
careful not to damage the inner tube.
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CHAS
Replace.
Blow out all of the oil pas-
Replace.
Replace.
until it pro-