Front suspension and handlebars of motorcycle Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin (2015-2020)

Service information — front wheel/suspension/steering
General When servicing the front wheel, fork or steering stem, support the motorcycle using a safety stand or hoist. Aluminum taper handle is equipped in this motorcycle. The scratches or bend of the handlebar may cause breakage. Replace the damaged...

Troubleshooting — front wheel/suspension/steering
Hard steering Steering head bearing adjustment nut too tight Worn or damaged steering head bearings Bent steering stem Insufficient tire pressure Faulty tire Steers to one side or does not track straight Damaged or loose steering head bearings Loose...

Component location — front wheel/suspension/steering
Component location CRF1000D (ED model) shown

Handlebar — removal and installation
Removal Remove the rearview mirrors [1]. Remove the knuckle guards (page 2-5). Remove the wire clamp [1] and disconnect the front brake light switch connectors [2]. Remove the bolts [1], holder [2], and front brake master cylinder [3]. Remove the...

Front wheel — removal, installation, disassembly, inspection, assembly and adjusting
Removal Remove the front brake caliper mounting bolts [1] and slide the brake caliper/bracket assembly [2]. Note: Do not suspend the brake caliper/bracket assembly from the brake hose. Do not twist the brake hose. Do not operate the brake lever...

Fork — removal, inspection
Removal Remove the following: Front fender (page 2-9) Front wheel (page 17-10) Front speed sensor (CRF1000A/D) (page 20-20) Loosen the top bridge pinch bolts [1]. Be careful not to damage the fork bolt when loosening it. If the fork will be...

Steering stem — removal, installation
Removal Remove the air cleaner case (page 7-11). Remove the handlebar lower holder (page 17-7). Disconnect the immobilizer receiver 4P (Black) [1] and ignition switch 2P (Brown) [2] connectors. Remove the wire band [1]. Remove the bolt [2]. Release...