Yamaha XT660R, Service Manual

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CHAS
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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 lower bracket pinch
bolts.
NOTE:
_
To install the front fork leg, align the inner tube
a
with the lower edge
b
of the bevel on the
upper bracket as shown.
b
a
2. Tighten:
• lower bracket pinch bolts
1
• cap bolt
2
• upper bracket pinch bolts
3
WARNING
_
Make sure the brake hose is routed prop-
erly.
3. Install:
• brake hose holders
• front mud guard
WARNING
_
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
“CABLE ROUTING” in chapter 2.
1
3
2
T
R .
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23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)
T
R
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18 Nm (1.8 m · kg, 13 ft · lb)
T
R
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23 Nm (23 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)
T
R
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10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
FRONT FORK