Note the right and left front forks are installed symmetrically and therefore the removal procedure for one side is the same as that for the other side. |
Removal
Caution
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Note slightly loosen the front fork cap (5) to facilitate later disassembly. |
Special tool
: 09941–53670 (front fork cap
socket
wrench (45 mm))
Note hold the front fork by hand to prevent it sliding out of the steering stem. |
Installation
Tightening torque front fork cap (a): 35 n·m (3.5 Kgf-m, 25.5 Lbf-ft)
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Tightening torque front fork lower clamp bolt (b): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgfm, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Tightening torque front fork upper clamp bolt (c): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgfm, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Tightening torque handlebar clamp bolt (d): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
![]() remounting the brake calipers, pump the brake lever until the pistons push the pads correctly. |
Note before tightening the front axle bolt and front axle pinch bolts, move the front fork up and down four or five times. |
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in both front and rear brake fluid reservoirs. If
the level in either reservoir is below the lower mark, inspect for brake pad
wear and leaks.
Warning
Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if
swallowed, and harmful if it
comes in contact with skin or
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Short circuit check (wire harness to ground)
Disconnect the negative (–) cable from the battery.
Disconnect the connectors/couplers at both ends of
the circuit to be checked.
Note
if the circuit to be checked branches to other
parts as shown, disconnect all connectors/
couplers of those parts. Otherwise, diagnos ...
Fuel mesh filter inspection and cleaning
Inspect the fuel mesh filter in the following procedures:
remove the fuel mesh filter. Refer to “fuel pump disassembly and
assembly” .
If the fuel mesh filter is clogged with foreign particles,
it hinders smooth gasoline flow resulting in loss of
engine power. Such a filter ...