Front Wheel Installation

NOTE

The direction of the wheel rotation [A] is shown by an arrow [B] on the wheel spoke.

• Check the wheel rotation mark on the front wheel and install it.

• Apply high-temperature grease to the grease seal lips.
• Fit the collars [A] on the both sides of the hub.

The collars are identical.

• Insert the front axle [B] from the right side.
• Tighten the front axle nut [C].

Right Front Axle Clamp Bolts [D] Left Front Axle Clamp Bolts [E] Viewed from Rear [F]

Torque - Front Axle Nut: 127 NВ·m (13.0 kgfВ·m, 94 ftВ·lb)

• Before tightening the front axle clamp bolts on the right front fork leg, pump the front fork up and down 4 or 5 times to allow the right front fork leg to seat on the front axle.

NOTE

Put a block in front of the front wheel to stop moving.

• Tighten the front axle clamp bolts on the right fork leg first.

Next, tighten the left front axle clamp bolts.

Torque - Front Axle Clamp Bolts: 20 NВ·m (2.0 kgfВ·m, 15 ftВ·lb)

NOTE

Put a block in front of the front wheel to stop moving.

• Tighten the front axle clamp bolts on the right fork leg first.

Next, tighten the left front axle clamp bolts.

Torque - Front Axle Clamp Bolts: 20 NВ·m (2.0 kgfВ·m, 15 ftВ·lb)

NOTE

Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to ensure even tightening torque.

• Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
• Check the front brake effectiveness (see Brake Operation Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

WARNING

After servicing, it takes several applications of the brake lever before the brake pads contact the disc, which could result in increased stopping distance and cause an accident resulting in injury or death.

Do not attempt to ride the motorcycle until a firm brake lever is obtained by pumping the lever until the pads are against the disc.