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B. Inspection
1. Examine fork inner tube for scratches and
straightness. If the tube is scratched severely
or bent, it should be replaced.
2.
If the lips of the oil seal are worn, or the oil
seal is leaking, replace it.
3. Check the outer tube for dents. If any dent
causes the inner tube to "hang up" during
operation, the outer tube should be replaced.
4.
Check the free length of the springs.
Top spring free length: 55.8mm (2.19 in.)
Bottom spring free length: 448.3mm (17.6 in.)
5. Check the o-ring on the top spring seat. If
damaged, replace o-ring.
C. Assembly
1. Make sure all components are clean before
assembly.
2. Apply oil to the fork seal and install the seal
spacer and seal by pressing in with a large
socket.
Install
3. Install inner tube into outer tube. Install dust
cover. Install and tighten Allen bolt and
washer. Assembly procedure is the reverse of
the disassembly procedure.
NOTE:
When installing fork springs, the
greater pitch should be at the bottom. The
main fork spring has a small coil diameter at
the bottom.
retaining
clip.
5-6 STEERING HEAD
A. Adjustment
(See Chapter 2-4 for Steering Head Adjustment.J
B. Removal
1. Remove front wheel, front forks and handle
bars.
Remove front brake pipe junction.
2.
3. Loosen steering stem
bolt. Remove stem bolt and washer.
4. Remove steering crown.
5.
Remove top fitting nut.
pinch
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