Excelsior-HENDERSON HCX 1999, Service Handbook

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6999-0003 7/15/99
FRONT SUSPENSION/STEERING
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Pass the strut axle all the way through the first strut assembly
and the top triple clamp.
Install any washers and the strut axle end bolt.
Torque: Strut axle end bolt
5.00 ft-lbs.
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1. STRUT AXLE
2. STRUT ASSEMBLY 3. TOP TRIPLE CLAMP
4. STRUT AXLE END BOLT
Cover the inner surface of each strut below the fender
mounting holes with tape.
Slide the fender upward onto the struts and the rigid fork.
Install the fender mounting screws.
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1. STRUTS
2. RIGID FORK 3. TAPE
4. FENDER MONTING
SCREWS (4)
Install the brake caliper assembly by attaching the caliper rod
mount to the rigid fork.
Torque: Caliper rod mount screws
6.00 ft-lbs.
Pass the brake hose through the front fender grommet and
connect it to the caliper assembly.
Torque: Brake hose banjo bolt
7.00 ft-lbs.
Bleed the front brake system (see BLEEDING BRAKE
SYSTEM page 15-3) .
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1. BRAKE HOSE
2. BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY
3. CALIPER ROD MOUNT
4. RIGID FORK
Install both suspension rockers.
Torque: Suspension rocker bolts
8.00 ft-lbs.
Remove any cloths or tape used to protect finishes during
installation.
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1. SUSPENSION ROCKER
2. STRUT ASSEMBLY 3. RIGID FORK
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