Checking The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha XT660R S Service Manual

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FRONT FORK
• Avoid bottoming the inner tube into the
outer tube during the above procedure,
as the oil flow stopper will be damaged.
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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
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Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
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2. Measure:
• spring free length a
Out of specification → Replace.
Spring free length
XT660R
633.0 mm (24.92 in)
<Limit>: 620 mm (24.41 in)
XT660X
593.0 mm (23.35 in)
<Limit>: 581 mm (22.87 in)
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