Handling Notes; Inspection - Yamaha FX10X 2008 Service Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION

HANDLING NOTES

WARNING
This shock absorber contains highly com-
pressed nitrogen gas. Before handling the
shock absorber read and make sure that you
understand the following information. The man-
ufacturer cannot be held responsible for prop-
erty damage or personal injury that may result
from improper handling.
• Do not tamper or attempt to open the gas
chamber.
• Do not subject the shock absorber to flames
or any other source of high heat. This may
cause the unit to explode due to excessive
gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the gas chamber in
any way. Gas chamber damage will result in
poor damping performance.

INSPECTION

1. Inspect:
• Shock absorbers
Oil (gas) leaks/bends/damage → Replace.
2. Inspect:
• Steering knuckles
Cracks/bends/damage → Replace.
3. Inspect:
• Upper arms
• Lower arms
Cracks/bends/damage → Replace.
• Bushings
Wear/scratches/damage → Replace.
• Upper arm ball joints
• Lower arm ball joints
Damage/pitting → Replace.
4. Inspect:
• Stabilizer
Cracks/bends/damage → Replace.
• Bushings
Wear/scratches/damage → Replace.
• Stabilizer joints
Damage/pitting → Replace.
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