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 InspectionIdle Speed Control Valve Actuator Removal
NOTICE
Never drop the idle speed control valve actuator especially
on a hard surface. Such a shock to the actuator
can damage it.
Remove:
Throttle Body Assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in
the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator Retainer Screws [A]
Idle Spe ...
Caliper Fluid Seal Damage
The fluid seal (piston seal) [A] is placed around the piston
to maintain clearance between the pad and the disc. If
the seal is in a poor condition, it could lead the pad to wear
excessively or the brake to drag, which may cause the temperature
of the discs or the brake fluid to increase.
Re ...
Race Mode Display
This mode gives priority to reading
the gear position rather than the
speedometer reading.
The gear position indicator can
be displayed at the position of the
speedometer on the normal mode.
Also the speedometer is displayed instead
of the clock on the normal mode.
This mode can be used ...