18-18 FRONT FORK AND STEERING
INSTALLATION
• Install the front fork with the upper surface T of the outer tube
positioned 1.0 mm (0.04 in) B from the upper surface of the
upper bracket.
• Check that the air valve A is positioned at the front.
• Tighten the fork lower clamp bolts 1 to the specified torque.
Fork lower clamp bolt: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lbf-ft)
• Tighten the fork cap bolt 2 (sub-tank) to the specified torque
with the special tool.
09941-53630 : Front fork cap socket wrench (50 mm)
Fork cap bolt: 34 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.5 lbf-ft)
• Tighten the fork upper clamp bolts 3 to the specified torque.
Fork upper clamp bolt: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lbf-ft)
NOTE:
Check that the air valve is positioned at the front.
• Install the handlebars. (18-24, -25)
• Install the front wheel. (16-6)
• Install the brake caliper. (17-10)
• Tighten the fork protector bolts 4 to the specified torque.
Fork protector bolt: 4.9 N·m (0.49 kgf-m, 3.5 lbf-ft)
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Front fork (2-36)
• Steering (2-37)
• Wiring harness, cable and hose routing
(20-18, -21, -22, -30, -32)