Front Wheel Removal / Installation
This procedure requires raising and supporting the motorcycle so that the front wheel is off the ground. Precautions should be taken to ensure the motorcycle is properly stabilized at all times. Failure to properly support motorcycle may result in serious injury or damage to the motorcycle.
Do not twist the brake hose or brake line. Do not allow calipers to hang from the brake hose. Secure calipers in such a way to avoid hose damage.
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Secure the motorcycle in an upright position with tie-down straps and a platform jack positioned beneath the engine cases.
IMPORTANTDo not operate the front brake lever with the calipers or wheel removed.
REMOVAL
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Remove front brake calipers.
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Loosen axle pinch bolts 1 on lower right fork leg.
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Support wheel and remove axle 2 with 22 mm hex drive. Spacers are loosely retained by the dust seals, but may fall out after wheel has been removed.
INSTALLATION
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Install front wheel and spacers into fork.
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Install the axle and torque to specification.
TORQUEAxle (front fork):
55 ft-lbs (75 N·m)
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Cycle the front suspension. Tighten axle pinch bolts to specification.
TORQUEAxle Pinch Fasteners:
14 ft-lbs (19 N·m)
Tighten each screw once after initial torque
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Reinstall front brake calipers.