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 InspectionValve Installation
NOTICE
Do not lap the valve to the valve seat, using the
grinding compound. It will come off oxide film
treated surface of the valve.
Replace the oil seal with a new one.
Apply a thin coat of molybdenum disulfide grease to the
valve stem before valve installation.
Install the springs so ...
Transmission Assy Removal
Remove:
Engine Sprocket (see Engine Sprocket Removal in the
Final Drive chapter)
Gear Position Switch (see Gear Position Switch Removal
in the Electrical System chapter)
Collar [A]
O-ring [B]
Remove:
Clutch (see Clutch Removal in the Clutch chapter)
Shift Shaft Assembly ...
Timing Rotor Installation
Install the timing rotor [A] on the crankshaft [B] with their
teeth [C] aligned.
Holding the timing rotor with the flywheel & pulley holder
and tighten the bolt.
Torque - Timing Rotor Bolt: 39 N·m (4.0 kgf·m, 29 ft·lb)
Special Tool - Flywheel & Pulley Holder: 57001-1605
I ...