Checking The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha Tracer MT09TRAH 2017 Service Manual

• Oil seal clip "2"
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
ECA19100
NOTICE
Do not scratch the outer tube.
4. Remove:
• Outer tube
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a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Securely clamp the brake caliper bracket in a
vise with soft jaws.
c. Separate the outer tube from the inner tube
by pulling the outer tube forcefully but careful-
ly.
ECA19880
NOTICE
Excessive force will damage the bushings.
Damaged bushings must be replaced.
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5. Remove:
• Damper rod assembly bolt
• Damper rod assembly
ECA21330
NOTICE
For the damper rod assembly, the right side
is used for the rebound operation. Pay atten-
tion not to mistake the right and left.
TIP
While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder "1", loosen the damper rod assembly
bolt.
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2
EAS30208

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
• Inner tube "1"
• Outer tube "2"
Bends/damage/scratches  Replace.
EWA13650
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
• Spring free length "a"
Out of specification  Replace.
4-80
Damper rod holder (ø27)
90890-01582
Damper rod holder
YM-01582
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WARNING
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2
Fork spring free length
305.3 mm (12.02 in)
Limit
299.1 mm (11.78 in)
FRONT FORK