Periodic Inspection And Adjustment; Chassis; Front Fork Adjustment - Yamaha DT125R 1989 Manual

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PERIODIC INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
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CHASSIS
FRONT FORK ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
• Front fork air pressure
Adjustment steps:
•Elevate the front wheel by placing a suitable
stand under the engine.
NOTE: - - - - - - - - - - - -
When checking and adjusting the air pressure,
there should be no weight on the front end of
the motorcycle.
•Remove the valve cap.
• Using the air check gauge
G),
check and ad-
just the air pressure.
Stiffer-Increase the air pressure.
(Use an air pump or pressurized
air supply.)
Softer-Decrease the air pressure.
(Release the air by pushing the
valve.)
Standard air pressure:
Zero kPa (Zero kg/cm
2
,
Zero psi)
Maximum air pressure:
40 kPa (0.4 kg/ cm
2
,
5.7 psi)
Never exceed the maximum pressure, or
oil seal damage may occur.
_;_WARNING :
The difference between both the left and
right tubes should be
10
kPa
(0.1
kg/ cm
2
,
1.4
psi) or less.
•Install the valve cap .
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