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CHAS
FRONT FORK
4. Check:
• cap bolt O-ring
Damage/wear → Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
@
• Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
• Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-
dling and a loss of stability.
NOTE:
@
• When assembling the front fork leg, be sure
to replace the following parts:
- inner tube bushing
- outer tube bushing
- oil seal
- dust seal
• Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
• damper rod assembly 1
CAUTION:
@
Allow the damper rod assembly to slide
slowly down the inner tube
2
until it pro-
trudes from the bottom of the inner tube.
Be careful not to damage the inner tube.
2. Lubricate:
• inner tube’s outer surface
Recommended lubricant
Yamaha fork and shock oil 01 or
equivalent
