Order | Job/Parts to remove | Quantity | Remarks |
1 | Cap bolt | 1 | |
2 | O-ring | 1 | |
3 | Damper adjusting rod | 1 | |
4 | Nut | 1 | |
5 | Washer | 1 | |
6 | Spacer | 1 | |
7 | Fork spring | 1 | |
8 | Dust seal | 1 | |
9 | Oil seal clip | 1 | |
10 | Oil seal | 1 | |
11 | Washer | 1 | |
12 | Damper rod assembly bolt | 1 | |
13 | Copper washer | 1 | |
14 | Damper rod assembly | 1 | |
15 | Inner tube | 1 | |
16 | Outer tube | 1 |
The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs.
1. Remove:
- Cap bolt «1» (from the damper adjusting rod)
- Spacers «2»
- Nut «3»
a. Press down on the spacer with the fork spring compressor «4».
b. Install the rod holder «5» between the nut «3» and the spacer «2».
Fork spring compressor: 90890-014 YM-01441
Rod holder: 90890-01434
Damper rod holder double ended: YM-01434
Note: Use the side of the rod holder that is marked «B».
c. Hold the spring preload adjusting bolt «6» and loosen the nut «3».
d. Remove the cap bolt.
e. Remove the rod holder and fork spring compressor.
f. Remove the spacer and nut.
2. Drain:
- Fork oil
Note: Stroke the damper rod «1» several times while draining the fork oil.
3. Remove:
- Oil seal clip «1» (with a flat-head screwdriver)
Caution! Do not scratch the inner tube.
4. Remove:
- Damper rod assembly bolt
- Damper rod assembly
Caution! For the damper rod assembly, the right side is used for the rebound operation and left side for the compression. Pay attention not to mistake the right and left.
Note: The left side (for the compression) damper rod assembly has the four holes of oil path, unlike the right side.
A. Compression side; B. Rebound side
Note: While holding the damper rod with the damper rod holder «1», loosen the damper rod assembly bolt.
Damper rod holder: 90890-01423.
Damping rod holder: YM-01423.