User manual

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FRONT FORK
CHAS
CAUTION:
WARNING
NOTE:
S The front fork leg has a built-in damper ad-
justing rod and a very sophisticated inter-
nal construction, which are particularly
sensitive to foreign material.
S When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign ma-
terial to enter the front fork.
4. Check:
S 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.
S Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.
S Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-
dling and a loss of stability.
S When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to
replace the following parts:
– inner tube bushing
– outer tube bushing
– oil seal
– dust seal
S Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure all of the components are clean.
1. Install:
S inner tube bushing
S oil lock piece
S inner tube
1
S damper rod assembly
2
S damper rod assembly bolt
S copper washer
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