Yamaha XV1700P Service Manual page 242

FRONT FORK
12.Slowly stroke the outer tube 1 up and
down to distribute the fork oil once more
(1 stroke = about 150 mm (8.12 in)).
NOTE:
_
Be careful not to stroke the outer tube over
150 mm (8.12 in) as this will cause air to enter.
If the outer tube is stroke more than 150 mm
(8.12 in), repeat steps (11) and (12).
13.Before measuring the fork oil level, wait ten
minutes until the oil has settled and the air
bubbles have dispersed.
NOTE:
_
Be sure to bleed the front fork leg of any resid-
ual air.
14.Measure:
• front fork leg oil level a
Out of specification → Correct.
Front fork leg oil level (from the
top of the outer tube and damper
rod, with the outer tube fully com-
pressed, and without the spring)
100 mm (3.94 in)
4 - 65
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