Buell 2009 XB Series Service Manual page 160

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2. Install steering stem capnut (1). Tighten but do not torque.
3. Install one front fork assembly into lower fork clamp with
stem (6).
4. See Figure 2-96. Slide the stopper ring (19) over top of
fork assembly and into groove.
5. Install fork assembly into upper clamp. Tighten but do not
torque lower fork clamp pinch fasteners.
6. Repeat previous two steps on second fork assembly.
7. Tighten steering stem cap nut to 38-42 ft-lbs (52-57 Nm).
8. Install steering stem pinch bolt applying LOCTITE 271
(red) and tightening to 20-22 ft-lbs (27-30 Nm).
Both forks should be adjusted equally. Forks that are not
properly adjusted can lead to loss of control, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00124b)
2-82 2009 XB Service: Chassis
NOTE
For additional information, see
MODELS.
9. See Figure 2-101. Position both forks with same number
alignment lines (4) visible and reflectors facing to the sides.
Do not tighten.
10. Use LOCTITE 271 (red) on upper fork clamp fasteners
and tighten to 23-25 ft-lbs (31-34 Nm).
11. Use LOCTITE 271 (red) on lower fork clamp fasteners
and tighten to 20-22 ft-lbs (27-30 Nm).
12. Repeat tightening sequence in two previous steps.
13. Install front modules. See
LIGHTNING/ULYSSES.
14. Install handlebars. See
NING/ULYSSES.
2.16 FRONT FORKS: ALL
2.30 FRONT MODULES:
2.32 HANDLEBARS: LIGHT-