Yamaha XV16ALC (1998) [182/449] Front fork

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CHAS

FRONT FORK

EAS00649

REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of

the front fork legs.

1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.

WARNING

Securely support the motorcycle so that

there is no danger of it falling over.

NOTE:

Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so

that the front wheel is elevated.

2. Loosen:

• lower bracket pinch bolts 1

WARNING

Before loosening the lower bracket pinch

bolts, support the front fork leg.

3. Remove:

• front fork leg

EAS00652

DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of

the front fork legs.

1. Remove:

• dust seal 1

• oil seal clip 2

(with a flat-head screwdriver)

ACHTUNG:

CAUTION:

Do not scratch the inner tube.

2. Drain:

• fork oil

NOTE:

Stroke the outer tube several times while

draining the fork oil.