Inspection - Suzuki VZ800 Service Manual

8-16 CHASSIS

INSPECTION

INNER AND OUTER TUBES
• Inspect the inner tube outer surface and outer tube inner sur-
face for scratches.
• Inspect the "ANTI-FRICTION" metal surfaces for scratches.
• If any defects are found, replace them with a new one.
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Do not remove the "ANTI-FRICTION" metal A and B.
FORK SPRING
Measure the fork spring free length.
If it is shorter than the service limit, replace it with a new one.
 Front fork spring free length:
Service Limit: 372 mm (14.6 in)
DAMPER ROD
Move the inner rod by hand to examine it for smoothness.
If any defects are found, replace inner rod/damper rod (car-
tridge) with a new one.
Upper side
Lower side