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 InspectionInquiries to Rider
Each rider reacts to problems in different ways, so it is important to
confirm what kind of condition
the rider is dissatisfied with.
Try to find out exactly what problem occurs under exactly what
conditions by asking the rider; knowing
this information may help you reproduce the prob ...
Vehicle-down Sensor Output Voltage Inspection
Remove the vehicle-down sensor.
Connect the measuring adapter [A] to the vehicle-down
sensor connectors as shown in the figure.
Special Tool - Measuring Adapter: 57001-1700
Main Harness [B]
Vehicle-down Sensor [C]
Connect a digital meter [D] to the measuring adapter
leads.
V ...
Liquid Gasket, Non-permanent Locking Agent
For applications that require Liquid Gasket or a
Non-permanent Locking Agent, clean the surfaces so
that no oil residue remains before applying liquid gasket or
non-permanent locking agent. Do not apply them excessively.
Excessive application can clog oil passages and
cause serious damage.
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