Front Fork Inspection; Front Fork Assembly - Yamaha xvs650 Supplementary Service Manual

FORNT FORK
EB703030

FRONT FORK INSPECTION

1. Check:
S Inner tube 1
S Outer tube 2
Scratches/bends/damage ! Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken the
tube.
2. Measure:
S Fork spring length a
Over the specified limit ! Replace.
Fork spring free length (limit):
292 mm
3. Check:
S Damper rod 1
Wear/damage ! Replace.
Contamination ! Blow out all of the oil pas-
sages with compressed air.
S Oil lock piece 2
Damage ! Replace.
4. Check:
S O-ring (cap bolt)
Wear/damage ! Replace.

FRONT FORK ASSEMBLY

NOTE:
S When reassembling the front fork, replace the
following parts.
*Piston metal
*Slide metal
*Oil sesal
*Dust seal
S Before reassembly make sure that all the com-
ponents are clean.
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