Front Fork - Buell P3 Service Manual

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FRONT FORK

GENERAL
See Figure 2-63. The front fork consists of two telescoping
outer tube/inner slider assemblies. Each assembly has an
internal compression spring which supports the forward
weight of the vehicle and rider.
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1. Slider tube, cap
2. Stopper ring
3. Spring seat
4. O-ring
5. Spring collar
6. Lower spring joint
7. Spring
8. Damper assembly
9. Lock piece
10. Rebound spring
11. Slide bushing
12. Dust seal
13. Retaining ring
14. Oil seal spacer
15. Backup ring
16. Guide bushing
17. Slider tube
18. Fork assembly
(slider & tube, right & left)
19. Slider assembly (left & right)
20. Front fork bolt
21. Center bolt
22. Reflector
The compression spring extends and retracts to cushion the
ride over rough or irregular road surfaces. An oil filled damp-
ing mechanism controls the telescoping action of each tube/
slider assembly.
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Figure 2-63. Front Fork Assembly
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2007 Buell P3: Chassis
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