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INSTALLATION
1.
Install front axle.
a.
Apply LOCTITE ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT to axle.
b.
Position wheel between forks with brake rotor on
gearcase side of motor.
c.
With pinch screws (metric) loose, insert threaded
end of axle through right side fork.
d.
Push axle through fork and wheel hub until axle
begins to emerge from left side of hub.
e.
See
Figure 2-7.
Align spacer (2) between wheel hub
and fork. Push axle through spacer and left fork leg.
2.
Compress the front suspension to make sure it is free
and not binding.
3.
Install axle nut (4).
a.
Apply LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 243 (blue) to
axle threads.
b.
Install washer (3) and axle nut (4) (metric) over
threaded end of axle.
c.
See
Figure 2-5.
Insert screwdriver or steel rod
through hole (1) in axle.
d.
While holding axle stationary, tighten axle nut (4)
(metric) to 48-53 ft-lbs (65-72 Nm).
4.
Tighten the four front axle pinch screws (2) (metric) to
13-15 ft-lbs (18-20 Nm).
5.
Install front brake caliper. See
CALIPER.
2-10
2.11 FRONT BRAKE
7041
2
1.
Wheel Hub
2.
Spacer
3.
Washer
4.
Axle Nut (metric)
Figure 2-7. Spacer
1
3
4
2002 Buell X1: Chassis
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