Suzuki RM-Z450 - Page 314

18-23 FRONT FORK AND STEERING
• Temporarily install the front forks to the steering stem, and
tighten the lower clamp bolts.
• Tighten the steering stem head nut to the specified torque.
& Steering stem head nut: 100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
• Install the front fender as shown.
• Reinstall the front forks. (!18-17)
• Install the front wheel. (!16-6)
• Insert the throttle assembly and collar onto the handlebars.
• Set the mark
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B on the handlebar holder forward.
• Align the matching mark
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C on the handlebars with the match-
ing surface of the handlebar holder.
• Tighten the handlebar clamp bolts to the specified torque.
NOTE:
When tightening the handlebar clamp bolts, first tighten the bolts
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1.
& Handlebar clamp bolt: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
Washer
Washer
Bolt
Bolt