Buell 2002 X1 Handbook page 84

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FRONT FORK
GENERAL
The front fork consists of two telescoping outer tube/inner
slider assemblies. Each assembly has an internal compres-
sion spring which supports the forward weight of the vehicle
and rider. The compression spring extends and retracts to
cushion the ride over rough or irregular road surfaces. An oil
filled damping mechanism controls the telescoping action of
each tube/slider assembly.
See 1.15 SUSPENSION DAMPING ADJUSTMENTS
more information.
REMOVAL
1. Raise front wheel off floor using procedure under
STEERING HEAD BEARINGS.
2. Detach front brake caliper from rotor. See
BRAKE CALIPER
3. Remove front wheel. See
4. Remove front fender. See
5. Loosen left and right headlamp brackets.
6. Loosen the four large pinch screws on both the upper
and lower triple clamps.
7. Remove front forks through bottom of triple clamps.
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE
To prevent change in set position of damping force adjuster
needle, do not loosen the lock nut.
1. See Figure 2-55. Loosen the fork bolt (1) (metric) from
the outer tube and slightly compress the fork leg.
Remove the fork bolt with attached O-ring (2).
2. See Figure 2-56. Set the FRONT FORK SPRING COM-
PRESSOR (Part No. B-43875) (1) onto the spring collar
(2). Push down on the collar and remove the spring seat
stopper (3).
3. See Figure 2-57. Remove the spring collar (4), the spring
joint (5) and the spring (7).
4. Remove the fork oil by pumping the fork leg and rod 8-10
times until the rod moves freely.
5. Clamp the axle holder in a vise with soft jaws or use a
shop towel. Remove the center bolt (19) (metric) and the
special washer (18).
2002 Buell X1: Chassis
1.17
2.11 FRONT
2.5 FRONT WHEEL
2.31 FRONT FENDER.
6987
2
for
3
1. Fork Bolt (metric)
2. O-Ring
3. Front Fork Holding Tool
Figure 2-55. Fork Bolt
6957
1
1. Fork Spring Compressor
2. Spring Collar
3. Spring Seat Stopper
Figure 2-56. Front Fork Spring Compressor
1
3
2
2.16
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