Checking The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha FJR13AEV(C) Service Manual

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a. Pull up the inner tube completely, fill it with oil
up to the top, and then install the cap bolt.
NOTE:
Do not install the fork spring.
b. Place the front fork leg in a press and gradu-
ally apply pressure to remove the oil seal.
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CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage the top of the cap
bolt.
• Place an oil drain pan under the press be-
fore applying pressure to the front fork leg.
• Stop applying pressure when oil begins to
leak from between the oil seal and the outer
tube.
1. Oil drain pan
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5. Remove:
• Damper rod assembly bolt
• Copper washer
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod assembly with the
damper rod holder "1", loosen the damper rod
assembly bolt.
Damper rod holder
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6. Remove:
• Inner tube
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a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Securely clamp the brake caliper bracket in a
vise with soft jaws.
c. Separate the inner tube from the outer tube
by pulling the inner tube forcefully but careful-
ly.
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CAUTION:
• Excessive force will damage the bushings.
Damaged bushings must be replaced.
• Avoid bottoming the inner tube into the out-
er tube during the above procedure, as the
oil flow stopper will be damaged.
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
• Inner tube
• Outer tube
Bends/damage/scratches → Replace.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
• Spring free length "a"
Out of specification → Replace.
FRONT FORK
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