Removing The Front Fork Legs; Disassembly The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha XVS1100(L) Service Manual

FRONT FORK
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REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
2. Loosen:
S upper bracket pinch bolt 1
S cap bolt 2
S turn signal light bolt 3
S lower bracket pinch bolt 4
WARNING
Before loosening the upper and lower
bracket pinch bolts, support the front fork
leg.
3. Remove:
S front fork leg
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Remove:
S cap bolt
S O-ring
S spacer
S spring seat
S fork spring
2. Drain
S fork oil
3. Remove:
S dust seal 1
S oil seal clip 2
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
CAUTION:
Do not scratch the inner tube.
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