Checking The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha YZF-R1S Service Manual

FRONT FORK
4. Remove:
S damper rod assembly bolt
S damper rod assembly
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod assembly with the
damper rod holder 1 , loosen the damper rod
assembly bolt.
Damper rod holder
90890-01423, YM-01423
EAS00656

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
S inner tube 1
S outer tube 2
Bends/damage/scratches ! Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
S spring free length a
Out of specification ! Replace.
Spring free length
236.5 mm (9.31 in)
<Limit> : 231.8 mm (9.13 in)
3. Check:
S damper rod 1
Damage/wear ! Replace.
Obstruction ! Blow out all of the oil pas-
sages with compressed air.
S damper rod adjusting rod
Bends/damage ! Replace.
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