Removing The Front Fork Legs; Disassembling The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha XP500 Service Manual

FRONT FORK
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REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the scooter on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the scooter so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the scooter on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
2. Loosen:
• upper bracket pinch bolt 1
• cap bolt 2
3. Loosen:
• lower bracket pinch bolts 1
WARNING
Before loosening the upper and lower
bracket pinch bolts, support the front fork
1
leg.
4. Remove:
• front fork leg
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Remove:
• dust seal 1
• oil seal clip 2
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
CAUTION:
Do not scratch the inner tube.
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