If there is any damage, replace the inner tube. Since damage to the inner tube damages the oil seal, replace the oil seal whenever the inner tube is replaced.
NOTICE
If the inner tube is badly bent or creased, replace it. Excessive bending, followed by subsequent straightening, can weaken the inner tube.

If you feel binding or catching, the inner and outer tubes must be replaced.

| WARNING A straightened inner or outer fork tube may fall in use, possibly causing an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Replace a badly bent or damaged inner or outer tube and inspect the other tube carefully before reusing it. |
Front Fork Assembly
Dust Seal InspectionPiston Ring Thickness Inspection
Measure the piston ring thickness.
Use the micrometer to measure at several points around
the ring.
Piston Ring Thickness
Standard:
Top [A] 0.77 0.79 mm (0.0303
0.0311 in.)
Second [B] 0.78 0.79 mm
(0.0307 0.0311 in.)
Service Limit:
Top 0.70 mm (0.0276 in.)
Second 0.71 mm (0.0280 ...
Immobilizer System (Equipped Models)
This motorcycle is equipped with an immobilizer system to protect the
motorcycle from theft. This
system provides a theft proof device by means of matching a code between the
inbuilt key transponder
and ECU. If the code does notmatch, ignition system, injectors, subthrottle
valve actuator an ...
DFI Parts Location
Main Throttle Sensor [A]
Subthrottle Sensor [B]
Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator [C]
Subthrottle Valve Actuator [D]
Intake Air Pressure Sensor #2 [E]
Stick Coils #1, #2, #3, #4 [F]
Air Switching Valve [G]
Intake Air Pressure Sensor #1 [H]
Water Temperature Sensor [A]
Primary Fuel Injec ...