Classic Cycles Technical Resources - Honda 2006 RC51 Owner's Manual

If You Have a Flat Tire
2. Align the index line ( ) of the front
axle shaft with the recessed surface ( )
of the fork leg.
LEFT FRONT
(6) index line
(7) surface of fork leg
3. Tighten the axle pinch bolts on the left
fork leg to the specified torque:
16 lbf·ft (22 N·m , 2.2 kgf·m)
4. Tighten the front axle bolt to the
specified torque:
44 lbf·ft (59 N·m , 6.0 kgf·m)
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5. Install the brake caliper onto the fork
leg.
To avoid damaging the brake pads,
carefully fit the brake disc ( ) between
the pads.
6. Install the caliper fixing bolts and
tighten to the specified torque:
22 lbf·ft (30 N·m , 3.1 kgf·m)
7. Operate the front brake and pump the
fork several times. Check for free
wheel rotation after the brake is
released. Recheck the wheel if the brake
drags or the wheel does not rotate freely.
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