CHASSIS 8-21 INSPECTION INNER AND OUTER TUBES • Inspect the inner tube outer surface and outer tube inner sur- face for scratches. • Inspect the “ANTI-FRICTION” metal surfaces for scratches. • If any defects are found, replace them with the new ones.  Do not remove the “ANTI-FRICTION” metals, A and B. FORK SPRING • Measure the fork spring free length. Upper side • If it is shorter than the service limit, replace it with a new one. Front fork spring free length: Service Limit: 225 mm (8.86 in) E Lower side DAMPER ROD • Move the inner rod by hand to examine it for smoothness. L • If any defects are found, replace inner rod/damper rod (car- tridge) with a new one. P SAM