Yamaha XVS1100 2000 Supplementary Service Manual page 47

FRONT FORK
7, Install:
S dust seal 1
(with the fork seal driver weight)
8. Fill:
S front fork leg
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended fork oil)
Quantity (each front fork leg)
0.464 L
Recommended oil
Yamaha fork and shock oil
10W or equivalent
CAUTION:
S Be sure to use the recommended fork oil.
Other oils may have an adverse effect on
front fork performance.
S When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign ma-
terial to enter the front fork.
9. After filling the front fork leg, slowly stroke the
inner tube up and down (at least ten times) to
distribute the fork oil.
NOTE:
Be sure to stroke the inner tube slowly because
the fork oil may spurt out.
10. Measure:
S front fork leg oil level a
Out of specification ! Correct.
Front fork leg oil level (from the
top of the inner tube, with the
inner tube fully compressed,
and without the spring)
108 mm
NOTE:
Hold the fork in an upright position.
11. Install:
S fork spring
S spring seat
S spacer
S O-ring
S cap bolt
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