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12-4 SUSPENSION
Specifications
Item
Standard
Service Limit
Front Fork (per one unit)
Fork Inner Tube Diameter
37 mm (1.46 in.)
Fork Spring Setting
Non-adjustable
Air Pressure
Atmospheric pressure (Non-adjustable)
Rebound Damper Setting
Non-adjustable
Compression Damper Setting Non-adjustable
Fork Oil Viscosity
SHOWA SS-8 or equivalent
Fork Oil Capacity:
Completely Dry
346 ±2 mL (11.70 ±0.07 US oz.)
351 ±2 mL (11.87 ±0.07 US oz.): ER500-C4
∼
When Changing Oil
approx. 295 mL (9.97 US oz.)
approx. 298 mL (10.08 US oz.): ER500-C4
∼
Fork Oil Level
Fully compressed, without fork spring, below
from inner tube top 127 ±2 mm (5.00 ±0.08 in.)
below from inner tube top 120 ±2 mm (4.72
±0.08 in.): ER500-C4
∼
Fork Spring Free Length
338.5 mm (13.33 in.)
332 mm (13.07 in.)
438.5 mm (17.26 in.): ER500-C4
∼
430 mm (16.93 in.)
Rear Shock Absorber
Rebound Damper Set
Non-adjustable
Compression Damper Set
Non-adjustable
Spring Setting Position
No. 1 of 5 positions
Gas Pressure
No gas
Special Tools - Fork Cylinder Holder Handle: 57001-183
Fork Cylinder Holder Adapter: 57001-1057
Fork Outer Tube Weight: 57001-1218
Front Fork Oil Seal Driver: 57001-1219
Fork Oil Level Gauge: 57001-1290
Oil Seal & Bearing Remover: 57001-1058
Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129