Yamaha 1999 XVS1100, Service Manual

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FRONT FORK
CHAS
NOTE:
NOTE:
30 Nm (3.0 m kg)
7 Nm (0.7 m kg)
23 Nm (2.3 m kg)
20 Nm (2.0m kg)
WARNING
Install the fork spring with its smaller pitch up-
word.
Before installing the cap bolt, apply grease to
the O-ring.
Temporarily tighten the cap bolt.
EAS00662
INSTALLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The fllowing procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Install:
front fork leg
Temporarily tighten the upper and lower
bracket pinch bolts.
Make sure that the inner fork tube is flush with
the top of the upper bracket.
2. Tighten:
lower bracket pinch bolt
1
front turn signal light bolt
2
cap bolt
3
upper bracket pinch bolt
4
Make sure that the brake hoses are routed
properly.