Reassembling The Fork - MOTO GUZZI V85 TT Service Station Manual

Suspensions
If the scratches are deep, replace the stem.
Using a dial gauge, check than any bending of the stem is below the limit value.
If it is over the limit, replace the stem.
CAUTION
A BENT STEM SHOULD NEVER BE STRAIGHTENED SINCE ITS STRUCTURE WOULD BE WEAK-
ENED MAKING THE VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO USE.
Characteristic
Bending limit:
0.2 mm (0.00787 in)
Sleeve
Check for damage and/or cracks; if it is damaged, replace it.
Spring
Check the condition of the spring, making sure that the length is within the acceptable limits.
If not, replace the spring.
MINIMUM LENGTH OF FREE SPRING: ... mm (... in)
Check the condition of the following components:
•
slider bushing;
•
guide bushing;
•
plunger.
If there is evidence of excessive wear or damage, replace the component concerned.
CAUTION
REMOVE ANY IMPURITIES FROM THE BUSHINGS, BEING CAREFUL NOT TO SCRATCH THEIR
SURFACES.
Replace the following components with new ones:
•
Oil seal.
•
Dust guard.
•
- O-ring on the cap.

Reassembling the fork

CAUTION
THE STEMS ARE NOT THE SAME, THEREFORE THEY REQUIRE SEPARATE MOUNTING PRO-
CEDURES.
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V85 TT