Buell X1 2002 - Page 109

2002 Buell X1: Chassis 2-41
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INSTALLATION
1. Insert fork tubes through triple clamps and headlamp
brackets.
NOTE
When installing the front forks, use a suitable tool to pry apart
the triple clamps.
2. See Figure 2-64. Spread LOCTITE ANTI-SEIZE on the
last three threads of all five triple clamp pinch screws.
Loosely install triple clamp fasteners. If removed, small
screw (1) installs at rear of upper triple clamp.
3. See
Figure 2-65. Align and secure fork tubes.
a. Position fork tubes so that top of each slider tube is
flush with the top surface of upper triple clamp. Be
sure that top surface of fork is not below top surface
of upper triple clamp.
b. Position top of headlamp brackets 2.0 in. (50.8 mm)
below upper triple clamp.
c. Tighten large screws to 18-20 ft-lbs (24-27 Nm).
d. Tighten small screw to 10-12 ft-lbs (14-16 Nm) if
loosened during fork stem service.
4. Install front fender. See
2.31 FRONT FENDER.
5. Install front wheel. See 2.5 FRONT WHEEL.
6. Install front brake caliper. See
2.11 FRONT BRAKE
CALIPER
.
7. Align headlamp. See
1.23 HEADLAMP.
8. Adjust front forks to rider preferences. See
1.15 SUS-
PENSION DAMPING ADJUSTMENTS.
Figure 2-64. Front Fork Fasteners
Figure 2-65. Aligning Front Forks
7054
1. Small Upper Triple Clamp Screw
2. Large Upper Triple Clamp Screw (2)
3. Large Lower Triple Clamp Screw (2)
3
2
1
7053
2.0 in.
(50.8 mm)