Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99, Service Manual

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CHAS
FRONT FORK
NOTE:
NOTE:
WARNING
Install the fork spring with its smaller pitch up-
ward.
Before installing the cap bolt, apply grease to
the O-ring.
Temporarily tighten the cap bolt.
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INSTALLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following 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
cap bolt 2
upper bracket pinch bolt 3
Lower bracket pinch bolt
23 Nm (2.3 m kg)
Cap bolt
23 Nm (2.3 m kg)
Upper bracket pinch bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m kg)
Make sure that the brake hoses are routed
properly.
3. Adjust:
spring preload adjusters (left and right)
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK
LEGS” in chapter 3.