Buell 2002 S3T Service Manual page 110

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INSTALLATION
1. Insert fork tubes through triple clamps.
NOTE
When installing the front forks, use a suitable tool to pry apart
the triple clamps.
2. See Figure 2-55. Spread LOCTITE ANTI-SEIZE on the
last three threads of all five triple clamp pinch screws.
Loosely install triple clamp fasteners. If removed, small
screw (1) installs at rear of upper triple clamp.
3. Align and secure fork tubes.
a. Position fork tubes so that top of each slider tube is
flush with the top surface of upper triple clamp and
cap protrudes slightly. Be sure that top surface of
fork is not below top surface of upper triple clamp.
b. Tighten large screws to 18-20 ft-lbs (24-27 Nm).
c. Tighten small screw to 10-12 ft-lbs (14-16 Nm) if
loosened during fork stem service.
4. Install front fender. See
5. Install front wheel. See
6. Install front brake caliper. See
CALIPER.
7. Adjust front forks to rider preferences. See
FORK.
2-36 2002 Buell S3T: Chassis
2.31 FRONT FENDER.
2.5 FRONT WHEEL.
2.11 FRONT BRAKE
1.15 FRONT
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1. Small Upper Triple Clamp Screw
2. Large Upper Triple Clamp Screw (2)
Figure 2-55. Front Fork
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