Yamaha FAZER FZS1000(N) (2001) [181/403] Front fork

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FRONT FORK

CHAS

NOTE:

7. Install:

 rod puller

 rod puller attachment

(onto the damper rod

)

Rod puller

90890-01437

Rod puller attachment

90890-01436

8. After filling the front fork leg, slowly stroke the

damper rod

up and down (at least ten

times) to distribute the fork oil.

Be sure to stroke the damper rod slowly be-

cause the fork oil may spurt out.

9. Slowly stroke the inner tube

up and down

to distribute the fork oil once more (1 stroke =

about 150 mm).

Be careful not to stroke the inner tube over 150

mm as this will cause air to enter. If the inner

tube is stroke more than 150 mm, repeat steps

(10) and (11).

10. Before checking the fork oil level, wait ten

minutes until the oil has settled and the air

bubbles have dispersed.

Be sure to bleed the front fork leg of any residual

air.

11. Measure:

 front fork leg oil level

Out of specification  Correct.

Front fork leg oil level (from the

top of the inner tube and damper

rod, with the inner tube fully

compressed, and without the

spring)

140 mm