Checking The Frontfork Legs - Yamaha T135SE Service Manual

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FRONT FORK
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
9 inner tube 1
9 outer tube 2
Bends/damage/scratches → Replace.
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Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2.Measure:
9 spring free length a
Out of specifications → Replace.
Spring free length
295.3 mm (11.63 in)
<Limit>: 289.4 mm (11.39 in)
3. Check:
9 damper rod 1
Damage/wear → Replace.
Obstructions → Blow out all of the oil pas-
sages with compressed air.
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The front fork leg has a built-in damper
adjusting rod and a very sophisticated inter-
nal construction, which are particularly sen-
sitive to foreign material.
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When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign
material to enter the front fork.
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