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