CHASSIS3-19Out of specification Replace.TIPThe protector guide reaches the limit of its usewhen it is worn down to the same height “a” asof the outer tube circumference.6. Remove:• Protector• Dust seal “1”NOTICEECA24330Be careful not to damage the dust seal andthe inner tube by a driver.7. Clean:• Dust seal “a”• Oil seal “b”TIP• Clean the dust seal and oil seal after every run.• Apply lithium-soap-based grease on the innertube.EAM30239ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGSWARNINGEWA19180• Always adjust the left and right front forksevenly. If this is not done, the vehicle mayhave poor stability.• Securely support the vehicle so that thereis no danger of it falling over.Rebound dampingNOTICEECA24340Do not turn the adjuster forcibly beyond itsadjusting range.1. Adjust:• Rebound dampinga. Turn the adjuster “1” in the direction of “a”or “b” to make an adjustment.TIPAlthough the total number of clicks of a dampingforce adjusting mechanism may not exactlymatch the above specifications due to small dif-ferences in production, the actual number ofclicks always represents the entire adjustingrange. To obtain a precise adjustment, it wouldbe advisable to check the number of clicks ofeach damping force adjusting mechanism andto modify the specifications as necessary.1a1LSabDirection “a”Rebound damping is increased (sus-pension is harder).Direction “b”Rebound damping is decreased (sus-pension is softer).Rebound dampingMinimum (soft)20 click(s) in direction “b”*Standard12 click(s) in direction “b”*(YZ250)10 click(s) in direction “b”*(YZ250X)Maximum (hard)0 click(s) in direction “b”** With the adjusting screw fully turned in di-rection “a”