Suzuki VS1400 Owner's Manual page 53

CAUTION
Improper jacking may cause damage to the oil
filter.
Do not apply the jack head to the oil filter when
jacking up the motorcycle.
NOTE: Never squeeze the front brake lever
with the front wheel removed. It is very diffi­
cult to force brake pads into the caliper
assembly.
5. Loosen the front axle and draw it out.
7. To reinstall the front wheel assembly,
reverse the sequence described above .
Locate the speedometer drive gear box
so that the cable is routed smoothly
without an excessive bend .
6. Slide the front wheel forward .
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal
when installing the front wheel.
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8. After installing the front wheel , apply
the brake several times to restore the
proper lever stroke.
Failure to torque bolts and nuts properly could
lead to an accident.
Torque bolts and nuts to the proper specifica ­
Failure to extend brake pads after installing the
tions. If you are not sure of the proper proce­
wheel can cause poor braking performance and
dure, have your authorized SUZUKI dealer or a
may result in an accident.
qualified mechanic do this.
Before riding, "pump" the brake repeatedly until
Front axle tightening torque :
the brake pads are pressed against the brake
44 N ·m (4.4 kgf·m , 32.0 Ibf-ft)
disks and proper leverlpedal stroke and firm
feel are restored. Also check that the wheel
Front axle holder bolt tightening torque:
rotates freely.
23 N·m (2 .3 kgf·m , 16.5 Ibf-ft)
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