Installing The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha XV1700PCRC Service Manual

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FRONT FORK
k. Remove the rod holder and fork spring com-
pressor.
CAUTION:
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The fork spring is compressed.
Always use a new cap bolt O-ring.
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16.Install:
• cap bolt
(onto the outer tube)
NOTE:
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Temporary tighten the cap bolt.
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INSTALLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Install:
• front fork leg
Temporarily tighten the upper and lower
bracket pinch bolts.
NOTE:
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Make sure the outer fork tube is flush with the
top of the upper bracket.
2. Tighten:
• lower bracket pinch bolts 1
• turn signal light bracket pinch bolt 2
• cap bolt 3
• upper bracket pinch bolts 4
WARNING
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Make sure the brake hoses are routed prop-
erly.
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CHAS
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23 Nm (2.3 m • kg, 17 ft • lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)
23 Nm (2.3 m • kg, 17 ft • lb)
26 Nm (2.6 m • kg, 19 ft • lb)