2002 Buell X1: Chassis 2-37
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FRONT FORK 2.16
GENERAL
The front fork consists of two telescoping outer tube/inner
slider assemblies. Each assembly has an internal compres-
sion spring which supports the forward weight of the vehicle
and rider. The compression spring extends and retracts to
cushion the ride over rough or irregular road surfaces. An oil
filled damping mechanism controls the telescoping action of
each tube/slider assembly.
See
1.15 SUSPENSION DAMPING ADJUSTMENTS for
more information.
REMOVAL
1. Raise front wheel off floor using procedure under
1.17
STEERING HEAD BEARINGS
.
2. Detach front brake caliper from rotor. See
2.11 FRONT
BRAKE CALIPER
3. Remove front wheel. See 2.5 FRONT WHEEL
4. Remove front fender. See 2.31 FRONT FENDER.
5. Loosen left and right headlamp brackets.
6. Loosen the four large pinch screws on both the upper
and lower triple clamps.
7. Remove front forks through bottom of triple clamps.
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE
To prevent change in set position of damping force adjuster
needle, do not loosen the lock nut.
1. See Figure 2-55. Loosen the fork bolt (1) (metric) from
the outer tube and slightly compress the fork leg.
Remove the fork bolt with attached O-ring (2).
2. See Figure 2-56. Set the FRONT FORK SPRING COM-
PRESSOR (Part No. B-43875) (1) onto the spring collar
(2). Push down on the collar and remove the spring seat
stopper (3).
3. See
Figure 2-57. Remove the spring collar (4), the spring
joint (5) and the spring (7).
4. Remove the fork oil by pumping the fork leg and rod 8-10
times until the rod moves freely.
5. Clamp the axle holder in a vise with soft jaws or use a
shop towel. Remove the center bolt (19) (metric) and the
special washer (18).
Figure 2-55. Fork Bolt
Figure 2-56. Front Fork Spring Compressor
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