Checking The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha XC50V Service Manual

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FRONT FORK
3. Remove:
8 damper rubber 1
8 fork spring 2
8 outer tube 3
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:
8 inner tube
8 outer tube
Bends/damage/scratches
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Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:
8 spring free length a
Out of specification
Spring free length
125 mm (4.921 in)
<Limit> : 122.5 mm (4.823 in)
3. Check:
8 inner tube 1
8 spring guide2
8 rebound spring 3
Damage/wear
1
4. Check:
8 damper rubber 1
8 fork spring2
8 outer tube 3
Damage/wear
1
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CHAS
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.