Yamaha YZF-R1K Service Manual page 307

FRONT FORK
13.Slowly stroke the outer tube 1 up and
down to distribute the fork oil once
more (1 stroke = about 100 mm, 3.94 in).
NOTE:
Be careful not to stroke the inner tube
over 100 mm as this will cause air to
enter. If the inner tube is stroked more
than 100 mm, repeat steps (12) and (13).
14.Before measuring the fork oil level, wait
ten minutes until the oil has settled and
the air bubbles have dispersed.
NOTE:
Be sure to bleed the front fork leg of any
residual air.
15.Measure:
• front fork leg oil level a
Out of specification → Correct.
Front fork leg oil level (from
the top of the inner tube, with
the inner tube fully com-
pressed, and without the
spring)
78 mm (3.07 in)
16.Install:
• nut 1
• fork spring 2
• spring seat 3
• spacer 4
• damper adjusting rod 5
• cap bolt 6
a. Remove the rod puller and adapter.
b. Install the nut.
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