12. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/
FRONT SUSPENSION
12. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/
FRONT SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Remove the motorcycle frame covers before removing the front wheel. Jack the motorcycle front
wheel off the ground and be careful to prevent the motorcycle from falling down.
• During servicing, keep oil or grease off the brake drum and brake linings.
SPECIFICATIONS
Front brake lining thickness
Front shock absorber spring free length
TORQUE VALUES
Handlebar bolt 4.5~5.5kgf-m
Steering stem lock nut 6.0~8.0kgf-m
Steering top cone race 0.5~1.3kgf-m
Front shock absorber bolt 3.0kgf-m
Front axle nut 5.0~7.0kgf-m
Brake arm bolt 0.8~1.2kgf-m
SPECIAL TOOLS
Long socket wrench,32mm 8angle
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12-2 FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
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12. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/
FRONT SUSPENSION
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hard steering (heavy) Front wheel wobbling
• Excessively tightened steering stem top • Bent rim
cone race
• Excessive wheel bearing play
• Broken steering balls • Bent spoke plate
• Insufficient tire pressure • Faulty tire
Steers to one side or does not track straight • Improperly tightened axle nut
• Uneven front shock absorbers Soft front shock absorber
• Bent front fork • Weak shock springs
• Bent front axle or uneven tire • Insufficient damper oil
Poor brake performance Front shock absorber noise
• Incorrectly adjusted brake • Slider bending
• Worn brake linings • Loose fork fasteners
• Contaminated brake lining surface • Lack of lubrication
• Worn brake shoes at cam contacting area
• Worn brake drum
• Poorly connected brake arm
12. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/
FRONT SUSPENSION
STEERING HANDLEBAR
REMOVAL
Remove the handlebar front and rear covers.
(!2-2)
Remove the two bolts attaching each of the
front and rear brake levers.
Remove the front and rear brake levers.
Remove the two throttle holder screws and
throttle holder.
Disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle
pipe and then remove the throttle pipe from
the handlebar.
Remove the handlebar lock nut and bolt to
remove the handlebar.
INSTALLATION
Install the handlebar onto the steering stem
by aligning the tab on the handlebar with the
groove on the steering stem.
Install and tighten the handlebar bolt and lock
nut.
Torque: 4.5_ 5.5kgf-m
12. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/
FRONT SUSPENSION
Apply grease to the tip of the throttle pipe.
Install the throttle pipe and connect the
throttle cable.
Install the front and rear brake levers in the
reverse order of removal.
FRONT WHEEL
REMOVAL
Jack the motorcycle front wheel off the
ground.
Remove the speedometer cable set screw and
disconnect the speedometer cable.
Remove the front brake cable.
Remove the front axle nut and pull out the
axle.
Remove the front wheel.
Remove the front brake panel and side collar.
INSPECTION
AXLE RUNOUT
Set the axle in V blocks and measure the
runout using a dial gauge.
The actual runout is
1
/2
of the total indicator
reading.
Service Limit: 0.2mm replace if over
12. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/
FRONT SUSPENSION
WHEEL RIM
Check the wheel rim runout.
Service Limits:
Radial: 2.0mm replace if over
Axial: 2.0mm replace if over
Turn the wheel bearings and replace the
bearings if they are noisy or have excessive
play.
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the dust seal.
12. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/
FRONT SUSPENSION
Remove the front wheel bearings and distance
collar.
Bearing Puller
ASSEMBLY
Pack all bearing cavities with grease.
Drive in the left bearing.
Install the distance collar.
Drive in the right bearing.
Drive in the bearing squarely with the
sealed end facing out.