11-10 SUSPENSION
Front Fork
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Adjust the oil level.
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With the fork fully compressed, put the oil level gauge [A]
and the stopper [B], and inspect the distance from the top
of the inner tube to the oil.
Special Tool - Fork Oil Level Gauge: 57001-1290
Oil Level (fully compressed, without spring)
Standard: 124 ±2 mm (KX65-A1)
126 ±2 mm (KX65-A2)
132 ±2 mm (KX65-A3 ∼)
Adjustable Range:
98 ∼ 140 mm (KX65-A1)
96 ∼ 139 mm (KX65-A2)
98 ∼ 142 mm (KX65-A3 ∼)
If no oil is drawn out, there is insufficient oil in the fork
tube. Pour in enough oil, then drawn out the excess oil.
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Install the parts removed (see Front Fork Assembly)
Front Fork Removal
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Remove the front brake hose clamps [A].
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Remove the caliper [B] from the fork leg to be removed,
and rest the caliper on some kind of stand so that it doesn’t
dangle.
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Remove the front wheel (see Wheels/Tires chapter).
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Remove the number plate.
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Loosen the upper and lower fork clamp bolts [A].
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With a twisting motion, work the fork leg down and out.
