Yamaha XP500 2001 Service Manual page 113

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
2. Check:
S inner tube
Damage/scratches ! Replace.
S oil seal
Oil leakage ! Replace.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
front brake.
4. Check:
S operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Unsmooth operation ! Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" in chapter 4.
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