Checking The Front Fork Legs; Assembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha 2011 FZ8NA(C) Service Manual

ECA39P1404
Do not scratch the outer tube.
4. Remove:
• Damper rod assembly bolt
• Damper rod assembly
TIP
While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder "1", loosen the damper rod assem-
bly bolt.
Damper rod holder
90890-01423
Damping rod holder
YM-01423
EAS23011

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
• Inner tube "1"
• Outer tube "2"
Bends/damage/scratches → Replace.
EWA13650
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
• Spring free length "a"
Out of specification → Replace.
Fork spring free length
286.1 mm (11.26 in)
Limit
280.4 mm (11.04 in)
3. Check:
• Damper rod "1"
Damage/wear → Replace.
Obstruction → Blow out all of the oil pas-
sages with compressed air.
ECA39P1405
• The front fork leg has a very sophisti-
cated internal construction, which are
particularly sensitive to foreign material.
• When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign
material to enter the front fork.
EAS23031

ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
TIP
• When assembling the front fork leg, be sure
to replace the following parts:
- Oil seal
4-52
FRONT FORK