Honda ST50 Shop Manual page 108

106
cno
'80 ADDENDUM
Pour out the fork fluid by compressing the fork
several times.
3. FRONT FORK SPRING FREE LENGTH
INSPECTION
Measure the front fork spring free length.
SERVICE LIMIT: 423.0
mm
(16.65
in)
Remove the socket bolt from the bottom of the fork
leg.
Remove the fork tubes and piston.
NOTE
• Hold the fork slider in a vice, being careful not
to tighten excessively.
• Temporarily install the spring and spring re•
fainer bolt should difficulty be encountered
in
removing the bolt.
4. OIL SEAL REMOVAL
Carefully lift out the oil seal with a screwdriver.
NOTE
Avoid damaging the inne r and outer surfaces of
the slider when removing the seal.