Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual page 468

Front Suspension
12. Slacken the bottom yoke clamp bolts and reposition
the forks so that the lip of the outer tube is flush with
the upper surface of the top yoke.
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1. Outer tube
2. Outer tube lip
3. Top yoke
13. Tighten the bottom yoke clamp bolts to 22 Nm.
14. Tighten the top yoke clamp bolt to 20
Nm.
15. Align the handlebar punch mark with the lower-rear
inner left hand split line of the clamp.
16.
Models up to VIN 241569:
Tighten the front
clamp bolts to 26 Nm, then the rears.
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Models from VIN 241570:
Tighten the front
clamp bolts to 45 Nm, then the rears.
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1. Clamp split line
2. Handlebar punch mark
18. Models up to VIN 241569: Pivot the instruments
into position then fit and tighten the cover bolts to
3Nm.
19.
Models from VIN 241570:
Position the instrument
and bracket assembly to the handlebar clamp and
secure with the two screws. Tighten the screws to
9Nm.
20. Fit the chrome cover to the instrument bracket.
21.
All models:
Refit the front mudguard (see page 17-
24).
22. Install the front wheel (see page 16-9).
23. Refit the front brake calipers, tightening the bolts to
40Nm.
24. Check that the free play has been eliminated and
that the steering can be turned freely from lock to
lock without any sign of tightness. Re-adjust if
necessary.
Operation of the motorcycle with incorrectly adjusted
steering head bearings, either too loose or too tight,
may cause a dangerous riding condition leading to loss
of motorcycle control and an accident.
25. Reconnect the battery, positive (red) lead first.
26.
Refit the seat (see page 17-18).
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