Checking The Front Fork - Yamaha BT1100 2002 Service Manual

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD/

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

12. Install:
• handle
13. Install:
• upper handle holder
Refer to "INSTALLING THE HANDLEBAR"
in chapter 6.
Handle holder bolt
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg)
14. Connect:
• main switch coupler
15. Install:
• meter assy
Meter bracket
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg)
16. Install:
• cowling
• fuel tank
Refer to "SEAT, SIDE COVERS AND FUEL
TANK".
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• inner tube
Damage/scratches
• oil seal
Oil leakage
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
front brake.
4. Check:
• operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Unsmooth operation
Refer to "FRONT FORK" in chapter 6.
3-30
INSP
ADJ
Replace.
Replace.
Repair.