Yamaha FX10X Service Manual page 240

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FRONT SUSPENSION

HANDLING NOTES

This shock absorber contains highly com-

pressed nitrogen gas. Before handling the

shock absorber read and make sure that you

understand the following information. The man-

ufacturer cannot be held responsible for prop-

erty damage or personal injury that may result

from improper handling.

• Do not tamper or attempt to open the gas

• Do not subject the shock absorber to flames

or any other source of high heat. This may

cause the unit to explode due to excessive

gas pressure.

• Do not deform or damage the gas chamber in

any way. Gas chamber damage will result in

poor damping performance.

• Shock absorbers

Oil (gas) leaks/bends/damage → Replace.

• Steering knuckles

Cracks/bends/damage → Replace.

• Upper arms

• Lower arms

Cracks/bends/damage → Replace.

Wear/scratches/damage → Replace.

• Upper arm ball joints

• Lower arm ball joints

Damage/pitting → Replace.

• Stabilizer

Cracks/bends/damage → Replace.

Wear/scratches/damage → Replace.

• Stabilizer joints

Damage/pitting → Replace.

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