SUSPENSION 11-11
Front F ork
Front Fork Installation
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If the fork leg was disassembled, check the fork oil level.
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Install the fork so that the top end [A] of the inner tube is
10 mm up [B] with the upper surface [C] of the steering
stem head.
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Install the fork so that the top end [A] of the inner tube is
20 mm up [B] with the upper surface [C] of the steering
stem head (KX65-A3 ∼).
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Route the cables and hose according to the Cable, Wire
and Hose Routing section in the General Information
chapter.
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Install the front wheel (see Wheels/Tires chapter).
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Tighten the following:
Torque - Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Upper): 20 N·m (2.0
kgf·m, 14 ft·lb)
Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Lower): 29 N·m (3.0
kgf·m, 22 ft·lb)
Caliper Mounting Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
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Check the front brake operation after installation.
Front Fork Disassembly (each fork)
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Remove the front fork (see this chapter).
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Remove the top plug and the fork spring.
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Drain the fork oil with the fork upside down (see Fork Oil
Change)
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Hold the outer tube [A] in a vise.
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Stop the cylinder [B] from turning by using the front fork
cylinder holder.
Special Tools - Fork Cylinder Holder Handle: 57001-183 [C]
Fork Cylinder Holder A dapter: 57001-1011
[D]
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Unscrew the Allen bolt [E], then take the bolt and gasket
out of the bottom of the outer tube.
KX65-A3 ∼
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Loosen the top plug.
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Remove the front fork (see this chapter).
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Hold the outer tube [A] in a vise.
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Hold of the inner tube [B] and loosen the Allen bolt [C].
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Remove the top plug, the fork spring seat and fork spring
(see Fork Oil Level Adjustment).
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Drain the fork oil with the fork upside down (see Fork Oil
Change)
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Take out the Allen bolt [C] and gasket.
