Checking The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha XSR 900 2022 Service Manual

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• Dust seal "1"

• Oil seal clip "2"

(with a flat-head screwdriver)

Do not scratch the outer tube.

• Outer tube

a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.

b. Securely clamp the brake caliper bracket in

a vise with soft jaws.

c. Separate the outer tube from the inner tube

by pulling the outer tube forcefully but care-

Excessive force will damage the bushings.

Damaged bushings must be replaced.

• Damper rod assembly bolt

• Damper rod assembly

While holding the damper rod with the damper

rod holder "1", loosen the damper rod assembly

Damper rod holder (ø27)

Damper rod holder

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the

front fork legs.

• Inner tube

• Outer tube

Bends/damage/scratches → Replace.

Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner

tube as this may dangerously weaken it.

• Fork spring free length "a"

Out of specification → Replace.

Fork spring free length limit

268.9 mm (10.59 in)

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