Kawasaki ZX-10R Automobile User Manual


 
SUSPENSION 13-11
Front F ork
Loosen the handlebar bolt [A], upper fork clamp bolt [B]
and lower fork clamp bolts [C].
With a twisting motion, work the fork leg down and out.
Front Fork Installation
Install the fork so that the top end [A] of the outer tube is
flush with the upper surface [B] of the steering stem head
bracket.
Tighten the upper fork clamp bolt and fork top plug.
Torque - Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Upper): 20 N·m (2.0
kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)
Front Fork Top Plugs: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 ft·lb)
Tighten the handlebar bolts and lower fork clamp bolts.
Torque - Handlebar Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Lower): 30 N·m (3.1
kgf·m, 22 ft·lb)
NOTE
Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to en-
sure even tightening torque.
Tighten the top plug before tightening the handlebar
holder bolt upper fork clamp bolt.
Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
Adjust the spring preload and the damping force.
Front Fork Oil Change
Remove the front fork (see Front Fork Removal).
Hold the inner tube lower end in a vise.
Unscrew the top plug [A] out of the outer tube.
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