Front Fork Operation Inspection - KSR Moto T58 - ZION 125 Repair Manual

SUSPENSION

FRONT FORK OPERATION INSPECTION

At every inspection the fork should be controlled.
1. Apply the front brake and compress the front shock absorber
up and down (arrows) to check for correct operation.
2. When the fork stick, feel spongy or the free play between the
fork tubes is too big replace the defect fork leg.
3. Check if each screw is tightened.
FRONT FORK OIL LEAK INSPECTION
At every inspection check also if the fork is tight.
1. Check the dust/ oil seal between the fork legs and the top end.
When oil is leaking replace the affected fork leg.
REAR SHOCK OPERATION INSPECTION
At every inspection the rear shock absorber should be controlled.
1. Compress the rear shock absorber up and down (arrows) to
check for correct function.
2. Check whether a part of the rear shock absorber is damaged
or loosened.
3. Put the vehicle on the main stand and move the rear wheel up
down and left right to check whether any bush or bearing is
loosened or has abnormal free play.
4. When the absorber stick, feel spongy or there is any other
abnormity replace it.
5. Check if each screw is tightened.
The rear shock absorber is spring loaded. The spring preload can
setting by your self. The factory setting refers to a rider weight of
REAR SHOCK OIL LEAK INSPECTION
At every inspection the rear shock absorber should be controlled.
1. Check the dust/ oil seal and check if the spring is in correct
condition. When oil is leaking, the spring is cracked or worn
replace the shock absorber.
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