Checking The Front Fork Legs; Assembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha YP400T Service Manual

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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the

front fork legs.

• inner tube 1

• outer tube 2

Bends/damage/scratches → Replace.

Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner

tube as this may dangerously weaken it.

• spring free length a

Out of specification → Replace.

Spring free length

316.7 mm (12.47 in)

<Limit>: 310.4 mm (12.22 in)

• damper rod 1

Damage/wear → Replace.

Obstruction → Blow out all of the oil pas-

sages with compressed air.

• oil flow stopper 2

Damage → Replace.

The following procedure applies to both of the

front fork legs.

• Make sure the oil levels in both front fork

legs are equal.

• Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-

dling and a loss of stability.