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 InspectionMeter instruments
Upper Button
Lower Button
Tachometer (with Shift-Up
Indicator)
Red Zone
Ambient Brightness
Sensor
Turn Signal Indicator Light
Warning Indicator Light
(Red)
Neutral Indicator Light
Multifunction Meter
High Beam Indicator Light
Warning Indicator Light
(Yellow)
Fuel ...
Multifunction Meter
A. Multifunction Display
Odometer
Trip Meters
Current Mileage
Average Mileage
Fuel consumption
Stop Watch
B. Speedometer
C. Gear Position Indicator
D. Power Mode Indicator
E. S-KTRC Mode Indicator
F. Warning Symbols
G. Lap Counter/Coolant /
Intake Air Temperature
Meter
...
Piston 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 ...