Yamaha YZF-R1S Service Manual - Chas
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FRONT FORK
CHAS
NOTE:
WARNING
4. Remove:
Sdamper rod assembly bolt
Sdamper rod assembly
While holding the damper rod assembly with the
damper rod holder
1
, loosen the damper rod
assembly bolt.
Damper rod holder
90890-01423, YM-01423
EAS00656
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
Sinner tube
1
Souter tube
2
Bends / damage / scratches
! Replace.
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
Sspring free length
a
Out of specification
! Replace.
Spring free length
236.5 mm (9.31 in)
3. Check:
Sdamper rod
1
Damage / wear
! Replace.
Obstruction
! Blow out all of the oil pas-
sages with compressed air.
Sdamper rod adjusting rod
Bends / damage
! Replace.