Assembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha XV1600A1999 Service Manual

FRONT FORK
2. Measure:
S spring free length a
Out of specification ! Replace.
Spring free length limit
566 mm
3. Check:
S cartridge cylinder 1
Damage/wear ! Replace.
Obstruction ! Blow out all of the oil pas-
sages with compressed air.
S oil flow stopper 2
Damage ! Replace.
4. Check:
S cap bolt O-ring
Damage/wear ! Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
S Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
S Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-
dling and a loss of stability.
NOTE:
S When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to
replace the following parts:
- inner tube bushing
- outer tube bushing
- oil seal
- dust seal
S Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure all of the components are clean.
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