Suzuki VL800 Service Manual page 201

• Install the inner tube cover 1, rubber 2 and washer 3.
• Remount the front fork and tighten the front fork lower clamp
bolts temporarily.
NOTE:
Install the inner tube A until it seets to the flange part B of the
steering stem upper bracket.
• Tighten the front fork spring stopper nut to the specified torque.
$ Front fork spring stopper nut: 35 N . m
% 09900-18720: Hexagon socket (14 mm)
• After loosening the front fork lower clamp bolts slightly, tighten
the front fork cap bolt to the specified torque.
$ Front fork cap bolt: 45 N . m (4.5 kgf . m, 32.5 lb-ft)
!
Replace the front fork cap bolt's O-ring to prevent oil leak-
age.
• Tighten the front fork lower clamp bolts to the specified torque.
$ Front fork lower clamp bolt: 33 N . m (3.3 kgf . m, 24 lb-ft)
• Tighten the front brake caliper mounting bolts to the specified
torque.
$ Front brake caliper mounting bolt: 39 N . m
• Install the front wheel. ("7-7)
NOTE:
Before tightening the front axle and front axle pinch bolts, move
the front fork up and down four or five times.
(3.5 kgf . m, 25.5 lb-ft)
(3.9 kgf . m, 28 lb-ft)
CHASSIS 7-25