FRONT FORK4-513. Remove:• Oil seal clip “1”(with a flat-head screwdriver)CAUTION:ECA14180Do not scratch the inner tube.4. Remove:• Damper rod assembly bolt• Damper rod assemblyCAUTION:EC2D1080For the damper rod assembly, the right sideis used for the rebound operation and leftside for the compression. Pay attention notto mistake the right and left.NOTE:The left side (for the compression) damper rodassembly has the four holes of oil path, unlikethe right side.NOTE:While holding the damper rod with the damperrod holder “1”, loosen the damper rod assem-bly bolt.EAS23010CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGSThe following procedure applies to both of thefront fork legs.1. Check:• Inner tube “1”• Outer tube “2”Bends/damage/scratches → Replace.WARNINGEWA13650Do not attempt to straighten a bent innertube as this may dangerously weaken it.2. Measure:• Spring free length “a”Out of specification → Replace.A. Compression sideB. Rebound sideDamper rod holder90890-01423Damping rod holderYM-01423Spring free length243.5 mm (9.59 in)Limit238.6 mm (9.39 in)
