Removal
Remove:
- Lower and Upper Fairings (see Frame chapter)
- Front Wheel (see Wheels/Tires chapter)
- Front Fender (see Frame chapter)
★ Loosen the handlebar holder bolt [A], upper fork clamp bolt [B] and fork top plug [C] before hand if the fork leg is to be disassembled.
Note. Loosen the top plug after loosening the handlebar holder bolt and upper fork clamp bolt.
Loosen the handlebar holder bolt [A], upper fork clamp bolt [B] and lower fork clamp bolts [C].
With a twisting motion, work the fork leg down and out.
Installation
Install the fork so that the top end [A] of the inner tube is flush with the upper surface [B] of the steering stem head.
Tighten the lower fork clamp bolt and fork top bolt.
Torque:
Front Fork Clamp Bolt (Lower): 20 N·m (2.0 kg·m, 14.5 ft·lb)
Front Fork Top Plug: 23 N·m (2.3 kg·m, 16.5 ft·lb)
Tighten the handlebar holder bolt and upper fork clamp bolt.
Torque:
Handlebar Holder Bolt: 23 N·m (2.3 kg·m, 16.5 ft·lb)
Front Fork Clamp Bolt (Upper): 20 N·m (2.0 kg·m, 14.5 ft·lb)
Note. Tighten the top plug before tightening the handlebar holder bolt and upper fork clamp bolt.
Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
Adjust the spring preload and the damping force.