KYMCO XCITING 500, Service Manual

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14.STEERING HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
14-2
XCITING 500
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
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A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated parts and clean
a contaminated disc with a high quality brake degreasing agent.
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This section covers of the front wheel , fork, handlebar, and steering.
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A jack or other support is required to support the vehicle.
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Do not twist or bend the brake hose and pipe when servicing.
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Use genuine KYMCO replacement bolts and nuts for all suspension pivots and mounting points
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Refer to section 16 for brake system information.
SPECIFICATIONS
Unit: mm (in)
ITEM STANDARD SERVICE LIMIT
Minimum tire tread depth
⎯
1.6 (0.06)
Driver only 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2
, 29 psi)
⎯
Cold tire pressure
Driver and passenger 225 kPa (2.25kgf/cm
2
, 32 psi)
⎯
Axle runout
⎯
0.2 (0.008)
Radial
⎯
2.0 (0.08) Wheel rim runout
Axial
⎯
2.0 (0.08)
TORQUE VALUES
Handlebar bolt 23 N•m (2.3 kgf•m, 17 lbf•ft)
Steering stem nut 62 N•m (6.2 kgf•m, 45 lbf•ft)
Steering stem lock nut 45 N•m (4.5 kgf•m, 32 lbf•ft)
Steering top thread 17 N•m (1.7 kgf•m, 12 lbf•ft)
Steering stem pinch bolt 23 N•m (2.3 kgf•m, 17 lbf•ft)
Front axle bolt 55 N•m (5.5 kgf•m, 40 lbf•ft)
Front brake disc bolt 42 N•m (4.3 kgf•m, 31 lbf•ft)
Lock bolt: replace with a new one.
Front fork bolt 23 N•m (2.3 kgf•m, 17 lbf•ft)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Long socket wrench E015
Bearing remover E037
Oil seal & bearing install driver E014