Disassembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha 2006 YSF-R1(V) Supplementary Service Manual

FRONT FORK
EAS00652

DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

(YZF-R1S)
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Remove:
• fork stay
• fork bracket
• cap bolt
(from the damper adjusting rod)
a. Press down on the spacer with the fork
spring compressor
b. Install the spanner
and the spring seat (upper)
Fork spring compressor
90890-01441, YM-01441
c. Loosen the nut.
d. Remove the cap bolt.
e. Remove the spanner and fork spring com-
pressor.
WARNING
The fork spring is compressed.
2. Remove
• nut
• spring seat (upper)
• fork spring
• clip
• spacer
• spring guide
3. Drain:
• fork oil
NOTE: NOTE:
Stroke the damper rod
draining the fork oil.
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CHAS
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between the nut
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several times while