b. Repeat this step until the inner tube can be
pulled out from the outer tube.
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5. Remove:
• Base valve "1"
(from the damper assembly)
TIP
Hold the damper assembly with the cap bolt
ring wrench "2" and use the cap bolt wrench "3"
to remove the base valve.
Cap bolt wrench
90890-01500
Cap bolt wrench
YM-01500
Cap bolt ring wrench
90890-01501
Cap bolt ring wrench
YM-01501
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
EAS2GBB200
1. Check:
• Inner tube surface "a"
Scratches Repair or replace.
Use #1000 grit wet sandpaper.
Damaged oil lock piece Replace.
• Inner tube bends
Out of specification Replace.
Use the dial gauge "1".
Inner tube bending limit
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
1
TIP
The bending value is shown by one half of the
dial gauge reading.
EWA
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Check:
• Outer tube
Scratches/wear/damage Replace.
3. Measure:
• Fork spring free length "a"
Out of specification Replace.
Fork spring free length
470.0 mm (18.50 in)
Limit
465.0 mm (18.31 in)
4. Check:
• Damper assembly "1"
Bend/damage Replace.
• O-ring "2"
Wear/damage Replace.
ECA
NOTICE
• The front fork leg has a built-in damper ad-
justing rod and a very sophisticated inter-
nal construction, which are particularly
sensitive to foreign material.
• When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign ma-
terial to enter the front fork.
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FRONT FORK