Yamaha BT1100 2002 Service Manual page 250

FRONT FORK
4. Remove:
• dust seal 1
• oil seal clip 2
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
CAUTION:
Do not scratch the inner tube.
5. Remove:
• damper rod bolt 1
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod with the T-handle
3 and damper rod holder 2, loosen the damper
rod bolt.
Damper rod holder (30 mm)
90890-01327
T-handle
90890-01326
6. Remove:
• inner tube
a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Lock firmly the brake caliper fastener in a vice
with protected jaws.
c. Slowly push the inner tube into the outer tube
and just before it bottoms out, pull the inner
tube back quickly.
CAUTION:
• Excessive force will damage the oil seal and
bushing. A damaged oil seal or bushing
must be replaced.
• 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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