Suzuki RM-Z450 Owner's Service Manual page 281

17-24 FRONT FORK AND STEERING
• Install the front forks to the steering stem and tighten the
lower clamp bolts temporarily.
• Tighten the steering stem head nut to the specified torque.
& Steering stem head nut: 100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
• Install the front fender 1 as shown.
• Remount the front forks. (!17-17)
• Install the front wheel. (!15-6)
• Insert the throttle assembly and spacer to the handlebars.
• Set the mark B on the handlebar holder forward.
• Align the matching mark C on the handlebars with the match-
ing surface of the handlebar holder.
• Tighten the handlebar clamp bolts to the specified torque.
& Handlebar clamp bolt: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:
When tightening the handlebar clamp bolts, first tighten the bolts
1.
Washer
Washer
Washer
Bolt