SUSPENSION 13-11
Front F ork
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Loosen the handlebar bolt [A], upper fork clamp bolt [B]
and lower fork clamp bolts [C].
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With a twisting motion, work the fork leg down and out.
Front Fork Installation
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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.
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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)
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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
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Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to en-
sure even tightening torque.
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Tighten the top plug before tightening the handlebar
holder bolt upper fork clamp bolt.
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Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
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Adjust the spring preload and the damping force.
Front Fork Oil Change
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Remove the front fork (see Front Fork Removal).
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Hold the inner tube lower end in a vise.
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Unscrew the top plug [A] out of the outer tube.
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