Checking The Front Fork; Adjusting The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha R6 2009 Service Manual

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TIP
Make sure all of the cables and wires are prop-
erly routed.
a. Point the front wheel straight ahead.
b. Install a plastic locking tie "1" loosely
around the end of the handlebar as shown.
c. Hook a spring gauge "2" onto the plastic
locking tie.
d. Hold the spring gauge at a 90° angle from
the handlebar, pull the spring gauge, and
then record the measurement when the
handlebar starts to run.
Steering head tension
200–500 g
e. Repeat the above procedure on the oppo-
site handlebar.
f. If the steering head tension is out of specifi-
cation (both handlebars should be within
specification), remove the upper bracket
and loosen or tighten the lower ring nut.
g. Reinstall the upper bracket and measure
the steering head tension again as
described above.
h. Repeat the above procedure until the steer-
ing head tension is within specification.
i. Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
gently rock the front fork.
Binding/looseness → Adjust the steering
head.
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EAS21530

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Inner tube "1"
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Oil seal "2"
Oil leakage → Replace.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
• Front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-45.
EAS21580

ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
EW2C01006
WARNING
• Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor
handling and loss of stability.
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