Fork Inspection - Honda Motorcycle Service Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION
INSPECTION
Set the fork tube in V-blocks and measure the fork tube runout
I
DIAL INDICATOR
Measure the fork spring free length by placing the spring on a
flat surface. Replace the spring if it is shorter than the service
limit.
by rotating
it
with a dial indicator mounted against it.
k-FREE
LENGTH
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The actual runout is
112
of the total indicator reading.
Replace if the service limit is exceeded, or there are scratches
or nicks that will allow fork oil t o leak past the seals.
NOTE
Do not reuse the fork tube if it cannot be perfectly
straightened with minimal effort.
Visually inspect the slider and fork tube bushings. Replace the
bushings if there is excessive scoring or scratching, or if the
GUIDE BUSHING
teflon is worn so that the comer surface aooears on more than .
. .
,
314 of the entire surface.
Check the back-up ring: replace it if there is any distortion at
the points shown.
Check the fork sliders for internal scratches, dents that are
visible from both the inside and outside, or abnormal wear.
Replace the slider if necessary.
SLIDER
Date of Issue: March,
1995
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HONDA MOTOR CO.,LTD