Yamaha TT600RE (2004) [172/382] Front fork

CHAS

FRONT FORK

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FRONT FORK INSPECTION

The front fork has a very sophisticated inter-

nal construction and is particularly sensitive

to foreign bodies.

Use enough care to prevent foreign bodies

entering when replacing oil or disassembling

and reassembling the front fork.

CAUTION:

1. Inspect:

•

Cap bolt (inner tube)

Wear/Damage ➔ Replace.

•

O-Rings

Damage ➔ Replace.

2. Measure:

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Fork spring free length (a)

Out of specification ➔ Replace.

Fork spring free length:

530 mm

Inner tube bending limit:

0.2 mm

3. Inspect:

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Inner tube surface

Score marks ➔ Repair or replace.

Use #1.000 grit wet sandpaper.

Damaged oil seal surface ➔ Replace.

•

Inner tube bending

Out of specification ➔ Replace.

Use a dial gauge (1).

NOTE:

The bending value is shown by one half of the dial

gauge reading.