Service manual

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FRONT FORK

CHAS

WARNING

CAUTION:

INSPECTION

1. Inspect:

 Inner fork tube

1

 Outer fork tube

2

Scratches/Bends/Damage  Replace.

Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner fork

tube as this may dangerously weaken the

tube.

2. Measure:

 Fork spring free length

a

Over specified limit  Replace.

Fork spring free length (limit):

500 mm

3. Inspect:

 Cap bolt

Bend/Damage  Replace.

ASSEMBLY

1. Install:

 Damper rod

Allow the damper rod to slide slowly down the

inner tube until it protrudes from the bottom,

being careful not to damage the inner tube.