Honda 2005 VTX1800C Owner's Manual page 187

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
(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 axle bolt to the specified
torque:
67 lbf·ft (90 N·m , 9.2 kgf·m)
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
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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:
22 lbf·ft (30 N·m , 3.1 kgf·m)
7. Operate the front brake and pump the
fork several times.
8. Tighten the axle pinch bolts on the right
fork leg to the specified torque:
16 lbf·ft (22 N·m , 2.2 kgf·m)