Checking The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha 2008 Fazer FZ1-N Service Manual

3. Remove:
• Oil seal clip "1"
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
ECA14180
CAUTION:
Do not scratch the inner tube.
4. Remove:
• Damper rod assembly bolt
• Damper rod assembly
ECA5D01026
CAUTION:
For the damper rod assembly, the right side
is used for the rebound operation and left
side for the compression. Pay attention not
to mistake the right and left.
NOTE:
The left side (for the compression) damper rod
assembly has the four holes of oil path, unlike
the right side.
A. Compression side
B. Rebound side
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder "1", loosen the damper rod assem-
bly bolt.
Damper rod holder
90890-01423
Damping rod holder
YM-01423
EAS23010

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
• Inner tube "1"
• Outer tube "2"
Bends/damage/scratches → Replace.
EWA13650
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.
Spring free length
243.5 mm (9.59 in)
Limit
238.6 mm (9.39 in)
4-65
FRONT FORK