FRONT FORK
EC554200
Base valve
1. Inspect:
9Valve assembly 1
Wear/Damage Replace.
9O-ring 2
Damage Replace.
EC554400
Fork spring
1. Measure:
9Fork spring free length a
Out of specification Replace.
Fork spring free length:
Standard
460 mm
(18.1 in)
EC554502
Inner tube
1. Inspect:
9Inner tube surface a
Score marks Repair or replace.
Use #1,000 grit wet sandpaper.
Damaged oil lock piece Replace.
9Inner tube bends
Out of specification Replace.
Use the dial gauge 1.
Inner tube bending limit:
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
NOTE:
The bending value is shown by one half of the
dial gauge reading.
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Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken the
tube.
EC554600
Outer tube
1. Inspect:
9Outer tube 1
Score marks/Wear/Damage Replace.
5-31
CHAS
<Limit>
455 mm
(17.9 in)