Front Fork Inspection; Front Fork Assembly - Yamaha XVS6501997 Service Manual

FRONT FORK
EB703030

FRONT FORK INSPECTION

1. Inspect:
S Inner tube 1
S Outer tube 2
Scratches/bends/damage ! Replace.
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken the
tube.
2. Measure:
S Fork spring length a
Over the specified limit ! Replace.
Fork spring free length (limit):
289 mm
3. Inspect:
S Damper rod 1
Wear/damage ! Replace.
Contamination ! Blow out all of the oil
passages with compressed air.
S Oil lock piece 2
Damage ! Replace.
4. Inspect:
S O-ring (cap bolt)
Wear/damage ! Replace.

FRONT FORK ASSEMBLY

NOTE:
D When reassembling the front fork, replace
the following parts.
*Piston metal
*Slide metal
*Oil seal
*Dust seal
D Before reassembly make sure that all the
components are clean.
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