buell s1 lightning '97 Manual
2-31
INSTALLATION
1.
Insert fork assembly through front fork triple clamps and
headlamp brackets.
headlamp brackets.
NOTE
When installing the front forks, use a screwdriver to pry apart
the triple clamps.
the triple clamps.
2.
See
Position fork tubes so that top of each
fork cap fits flush with the top surface of upper triple
clamp.
clamp.
3.
Spread LOCTITE ANTI-SEIZE on the last three threads
of all five front fork triple clamp pinch screws. Tighten
screws to 18-20 ft-lbs (24.4-27.1 Nm).
of all five front fork triple clamp pinch screws. Tighten
screws to 18-20 ft-lbs (24.4-27.1 Nm).
4.
Position headlamp bracket 2.375 in. (60.3 mm) above
lower triple clamp. Tighten headlamp bracket screws.
lower triple clamp. Tighten headlamp bracket screws.
5.
Install front fender. See
6.
Install front wheel. See
FRONT WHEEL, INSTALLATION
on
page 2-10
.
7.
Install front brake caliper. See
FRONT BRAKE CALI-
PER, INSTALLATION
on
page 2-21
.
8.
Set rebound and compression adjusters to the desired
settings.
settings.
Figure 2-35. Aligning Front Forks
Flush
5517
2.375 in. (60.3 mm)