FRONT FORK CHAS

19.Wait ten minutes until the air bubbles have been removed from the front fork, and the oil has dispense evenly in system before setting recommended oil level.

NOTE:

Fill with the fork oil up to the top end of the outer tube, or the fork oil will not spread over to every part of the front forks, thus making it impossible to obtain the correct level.

Be sure to fill with the fork oil up to the top of the outer tube and bleed the front forks.

20.Measure:

Oil level (left and right) a Out of specification Adjust.

Standard oil level: 130 mm (5.12 in)

Extent of adjustment:

80 ~ 150 mm (3.15 ~ 5.91 in) From top of outer tube with inner tube and damper rod 1

fully compressed without spring.

NOTE:

Be sure to install the spring guide 2 when checking the oil level.

WARNING

Never fail to make the oil level adjustment between the maximum and minimum level and always adjust each front fork to the same setting. Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling and loss of stability.

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