Front Wheel - Buell 2002 X1 Handbook

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FRONT WHEEL

REMOVAL
1. Raise front wheel off floor using procedure under
STEERING HEAD BEARINGS.
2. Detach front brake caliper from rotor. See
BRAKE CALIPER.
NOTE
Do not operate front brake lever with front wheel removed or
caliper pistons may be forced out. Reseating pistons requires
caliper disassembly.
3. See Figure 2-5. Insert screwdriver/rod through hole in
axle (1). Loosen front axle nut (4) (metric).
4. Loosen all four pinch screws (2) (metric).
5. Remove front axle nut (4) and washer (3). Pull front axle
out of wheel hub while supporting front wheel.
6. See Figure 2-6. Remove spacer (3) from left side of
wheel hub. Remove front wheel.
DISASSEMBLY
1. See Figure 2-6. Move wheel to bench area. On brake
rotor side of wheel, remove right axle spacer (10).
2. Remove wheel bearings (4, 9) using BUSHING AND
BEARING PULLER (Part No. HD-95760-69A) and 3/4 in.
COLLET (Part No. HD-95767-69A).
3. See Figure 2-5. Remove five T-40 TORX screws (12) to
detach front brake rotor (13) from wheel hub. Discard T-
40 TORX screws.
4. Remove tire. See 2.8 TIRES.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
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WARNING
Never use compressed air to "spin-dry" bearings. Very
high bearing speeds can damage unlubricated bearings.
Spinning bearings with compressed air can also cause a
bearing to fly apart, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
1. Thoroughly clean all parts in solvent.
2. Inspect all parts for damage or excessive wear.
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WARNING
Always replace brake pads in complete sets for correct
brake operation. Never replace just one brake pad. Fail-
ure to install brake pads as a set could result in death or
serious injury.
3. Inspect brake rotor and pads. See
AND ROTORS.
2-8
2.11 FRONT
WARNING
WARNING
1.8 BRAKE PADS
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1.17
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1. Hole in Axle
2. Pinch Screws (4) (metric)
3. Washer
4. Axle Nut (metric)
Figure 2-5. Front Wheel Mounting
2.5
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3
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2002 Buell X1: Chassis