Checking The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha YZF-R1 1998 Service Manual

FRONT FORK
EB703401

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.
WARNING
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 limit
255 mm
3. Check:
• damper rod 1
Damage/wear → Replace.
Obstruction → Blow out all of the oil
passages with compressed air.
CAUTION:
ACHTUNG:
• The front fork leg has a built-in
damper adjusting rod and a very
sophisticated internal construction,
which are particularly sensitive to for-
eign material.
• When disassembling and assembling
the front fork leg, do not allow any for-
eign material to enter the front fork.
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