13. Steering/Front Wheel/Front Shock Absorber
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Front cushion
Removal
Remove the front fender, front under spoiler, front
cover, and front wheel as well as front brake
components.
Remove the brake fluid hose clipper or cable
guide on the left cushion. (bolt x 1)
As for disc brake, remove the cable guide on the
right cushion. (bolt x 1)
Remove the top connection bolt of the right
cushion. (bolts x 4)
Remove the cushion from the front fork.
Installation
Install the cushions according to the reverse
procedure of removal.
Align the cushion top-edge with the top-end level
of the front fork when installing the front cushion
onto the front fork. Then, tighten the nut.
Torque value: 2.4~3.0kgf-m
Front fork/steering column
Removal
Firstly, remove the handle, front wheel, front brake
set, and front cushions.
Remove the steering lock nut.
Remove the top cone race, and then remove the
steering column.
Caution
Place the steering column bearing balls into a
parts container to avoid to missing or shortage.
This Chapter Contents
Brake fluid hose clipper
Front cushion
Bolts
Steering top cone race
Steering lock nut