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A. Removal and disassembly
NOTE:
For fork oil replacement only, refer to PAGE
(12)
1.
Disconnect speedometer cable. Disconnect
brake calipers and remove front wheel.
Place wooden wedge or other object into
caliper assemblies to keep brake pads
apart. Remove front fender.
2.
Loosen pinch bolts on steering stem and
crown and remove fork.
3.
Remove fork tube caps, spring stopper
seats, and oil drain screws. Drain fork oil.
Remove Allen bolt from bottom of fork
4.
assembly. Pull inner tube out of outer
tube.
5. To remove fork seal, pull off dust cover.
Remove spring clip over oil seal. Pry out
oil seal, being careful to not damage the
fork tube.
B. inspection
1.
Examine fork inner tube for scratches and
straightness. If the tube is scratched severe-
ly or bent, it should be replaced.
If the lips of the oil seal are worn, or the
2.
oil seal is leaking, replace it.
Check the outer tube for dents. If any
3.
dent causes the inner tube to "hang up"
during operation, the outer tube should
be replaced.
Check the free length of the springs.
4.
Spring free length:
482 mm (18.98 in)
5.
Check the O-ring on the top spring seat. If
damaged, replace O-ring.
1.
O-ring
C. Assembly
1.
Make sure all components are clean before
assembly.
Apply oil to the fork seal and install the
2.
seal spacer and seal by pressing in with a
large socket. Install retaining clip.
Install inner tube into outer tube. Install
3.
dust cover. Install and tighten Allen bolt
and washer. Assembly procedure is the
reverse of the disassembly procedure.
NOTE:
When installing fork springs, the greater
pitch should be at the bottom.
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