14. HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONTBRAKE/
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/STEERING STEM
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
Remove the front cover and front fender.
Remove the front brake caliper
Remove the front wheel
Remove the speed wheel sensor bolt and then
remove the brake hose guide from right front
shock absorber.
Remove the speedometer cable guide from
left front shock absorber.
Remove two mounting bolts and then remove
the right/left front shock absorber.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Tighten the shock absorber mounting
bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 2.7 kgf-m (27 N-m, 19.5 lbf-ft)
Specified Oil: SS#8
Oil Capacity: 185 cc
INSPECTION
Inspect the following items and replace if
necessary.
Front shock absorber tube bending, damage
or wear
Weak front shock absorber spring
Damper and damper rod bending
Oil seal damage or wear
X-Town250/300 ABS
Speed Wheel Sensor
Mounting Bolts
Right
Left
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