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INSTALLATION
1. Insert fork assembly through front fork triple clamps and
headlamp brackets.
NOTE
When installing the front forks, use a screwdriver to pry apart
the triple clamps.
2. See Figure 2-35. Position fork tubes so that top of each
fork cap fits flush with the top surface of upper triple
clamp.
3. Spread LOCTITE ANTI-SEIZE on the last three threads
of all five front fork triple clamp pinch screws. Tighten
screws to 18-20 ft-lbs (24.4-27.1 Nm).
4. Position headlamp bracket 2.375 in. (60.3 mm) above
lower triple clamp. Tighten headlamp bracket screws.
5. Install front fender. See FENDERS, REMOVAL/INSTAL-
LATION on page 2-54.
6. Install front wheel. See FRONT WHEEL, INSTALLATION
on page 2-10.
7. Install front brake caliper. See FRONT BRAKE CALI-
PER, INSTALLATION on page 2-21.
8. Set rebound and compression adjusters to the desired
settings.
Figure 2-35. Aligning Front Forks
Flush
5517
2.375 in. (60.3 mm)
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