Buell 2002 P3 Service Manual page 85

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ASSEMBLY
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WARNING
Do not allow brake fluid, bearing grease, or other lubri-
cants to contact brake rotor or brake pads or reduced
braking ability may occur which could result in death or
serious injury.
1. See Figure 2-6. Install front brake rotor (12) on right side
of wheel.
a. Verify that the front brake rotor is thoroughly clean.
b. Apply LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 272 (red) to
threads of each of the five T40 TORX screws (10).
NOTE
Do NOT reuse brake rotor mounting washers (11). Always
use new washers (P/N CB0004.T) when assembling wheel.
c. Install rotor (12) on wheel hub. Tighten TORX
screws (10) with NEW washers (11) in criss-cross
pattern to 24-27 ft-lbs (33-37 Nm).
2. Install tire, if removed. See
3. Verify that wheel and tire are true. See
CAST RIM RUNOUT.
4. Balance tire. See 2.9 TIRES, Adjustment.
2-10 2002 Buell P3: Chassis
WARNING
2.9 TIRES.
2.8 CHECKING
INSTALLATION
1. Install front axle.
a. Position wheel between forks with brake rotor on
gearcase side of motor.
b. With pinch screw (metric) loose, insert threaded end
of axle through right side fork.
c. Push axle through fork and wheel hub until axle
begins to emerge from left side of hub.
d. Install axle spacer (2) and washer (13).
2. Compress the front suspension to make sure it is free
and not binding.
3. See Figure 2-6. Install axle nut.
a. Apply LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 243 (blue) to
axle threads.
b. Install axle nut (1) (metric) over threaded end of
axle.
c. Insert screwdriver or steel rod through hole in axle.
d. While holding axle stationary, tighten axle nut (1)
(metric) to 38-42 ft-lbs (52-57 Nm).
4. Tighten the front axle pinch screw to 13-16 ft-lbs (18-
22 Nm).
5. Install front brake caliper. See
CALIPER.
2.11 FRONT BRAKE