12. FRONT WHEEL/BRAKE/SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
● Remove the motorcycle frame covers before removing the front wheel. Jack the motorcycle
front wheel off the ground and be careful to prevent the motorcycle from falling down.
● During servicing, keep oil or grease off the brake drum and brake linings.
● Contaminated brake disk or brake pads reduce stopping power. Clean the contaminated brake
disk with high-performance brake degreaser and replace the brake pads.
● Do not use brake fluid for cleaning.
● Bleed air from the brake system if the brake system is removed or the brake is soft.
● Do not allow any foreign matters to enter the brake system when filling it with brake fluid.
● Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces and plastic parts. When servicing the brake system,
use shop towels to cover and protect rubber, plastic parts and coated surfaces. Wipe off any
spilled brake fluid with a clean shop towel.
● Inspect the brake system before riding.
SPECIFICATIONS
Front shock absorber spring free length
Front brake lining thickness
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TORQUE VALUES
Steering Handlebar bolt 4.0~5.0 kg-m
Steering stem lock nut 8.0~12.0 kg-m
Steering top cone race 0.5~1.3 kg-m
Front shock absorber bolt 2.0~2.5 kg-m
Front axle nut 4.5~5.0 kg-m
Front brake hose bolt 2.5~3.5 kg-m
SPECIAL TOOLS
Oil Seal & Bearing Driver E014
Bearing Puller (12 mm) E020
Long Socket wrench F002