Fork spring
Check the fork spring for wear or damage.
Measure the fork spring free length.
Service limits:
- Right: 323.1 mm (12.72 in)
- Left: 323.1 mm (12.72 in)
Spring collar
Check the spring collar for score marks, scratches, or excessive or abnormal wear.
Outer pipe/slider
Check the outer pipe and slider for score marks, scratches, or excessive or abnormal wear.
Replace any components which are worn or damaged.
Fork damper (right side)
Check the fork damper and centering plate for damage.
Replace the fork damper assembly, if necessary.
Rebound spring (left side)
Check the rebound spring for wear or damage.
Replace the rebound spring, if necessary.
Fork slider
Set the fork slider in V-blocks and measure the fork slider runout with a dial indicator.
Actual runout is 1/2 the total indicator reading.
Service limit: 0.20 mm (0.008 in).
Slider bushing/guide bushing/back-up ring
Visually inspect the slider and guide bushings.
Replace the bushings if there is excessive scoring or scratching, or if the teflon is worn so that the copper surface appears on more 3/4 of the entire surface.
Check the back-up ring; replace it if there is any distortion at the points shown.
