Checking The Front Fork Legs; Assembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual

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NOTE:
While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder "2" and T-handle "3", loosen the
damper rod bolt.
Damper rod holder
90890-01294
Damping rod holder set
YM-01300
T-handle
90890-01326
T-handle 3/8" drive 60 cm long
YM-01326
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
• Inner tube
• Outer tube
Bends/damage/scratches → Replace.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
• Spring free length "a"
Out of specification → Replace.
Fork spring free length
415.0 mm (16.34 in)
Limit
406.7 mm (16.01 in)
3. Check:
• Damper rod
Damage/wear → Replace.
Obstruction → Blow out all of the oil passag-
es with compressed air.
• Oil flow stopper
Damage → Replace.
ECA5D71037
CAUTION:
When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign mate-
rial to enter the front fork.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
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WARNING
• Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
• Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-
dling and a loss of stability.
NOTE:
• When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to
replace the following parts:
– Outer tube bushing
– Oil seal
– Dust seal
– Clip
• Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
• Damper rod
ECA5D71038
CAUTION:
Allow the damper rod to slide slowly down
the inner tube until it protrudes from the bot-
tom of the inner tube. Be careful not to dam-
age the inner tube.
2. Lubricate:
• Inner tube's outer surface
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FRONT FORK