Honda VTX1800R Owner's Manual page 166

2. Align the index line ( ) of the front
axle shaft with the recessed surface ( )
of the fork leg.
LEFT FRONT
(8)
(7)
(7) index line
(8) recessed surface
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:
67 lbf·ft (90 N·m , 9.2 kgf·m)
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If You Have a Flat Tire
5. Install the brake caliper onto the fork
leg.
To avoid damaging the brake pads,
carefully fit both brake discs between
the pads.
6. Install the caliper fixing bolts and
tighten to the specified torque:
23 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.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
(cont'd)
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