Honda CR125R 2006 Owner's Manual page 92

Front Suspension Adjustments
24. Loosen the lock nut (25) slightly.
25. Attach a two-foot length of mechanic's wire
(31) to the threaded portion on the lock nut.
Wrap the wire securely around the threads.
26. Install the fork spring (27) as follows:
– With the fork spring held upright on its
marked end, feed the mechanic's wire up
through the spring.
– Angle the fork spring and slowly slide it
down into the fork using a gentle rocking
motion.
(31)
(25)
(27)
(25) lock nut (31) mechanic's wire
(27) fork spring
27. Pull the mechanic's wire up and hold the
damper rod (24).
Remove the mechanic's wire from the
damper rod.
Screw the lock nut (25) by hand until stops.
(25)
(24)
(24) damper rod (25) lock nut
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28. Place the spring seat (26) on the fork spring
(27) with its flat side facing up.
(26)
(27)
(26) spring seat (27) fork spring
29. Screw the fork cap (6) on the damper rod.
30. Hold the lock nut (25) and tighten the fork
cap to the specified torque:
21 lbf·ft (28 N·m, 2.9 kgf·m)
(30)
(25)
(6) fork cap (30) O-ring
(25) lock nut
31. Temporarily thread the fork cap into the fork
tube.
32. Insert both fork legs into the fork clamps.
(6)