HOME sm04508 ft-lbs). Ensure that gap between the axle holder (3) and the fork slider (1) is equal at front and rear of axle holder. 2 5. Remove drill bit, screwdriver or steel rod from axle hole. 1 6. Install the brake caliper to the fork legs. a. Loosely install long mounting bolt into top hole on fork leg. b. Install short mounting bolt into bottom hole on fork leg. Tighten bottom mounting bolt to 43-52 Nm (32- 38 ft-lbs). c. Final tighten top mounting bolt to 43-52 Nm (32-38 ft-lbs). 7. Repeat previous step to install brake caliper on other side of wheel. 1. ABS Sensor Cable Clip 2. ABS Sensor Cable Clip Bracket Figure 2-55.
ABS Sensor Cable Clip Whenever a wheel is installed and before moving the motorcycle, pump brakes to build brake system pressure. Insufficient pressure can adversely affect brake perform- sm04514 ance, which could result in death or serious injury. (00284a) 8. Pump brake hand lever to move pistons out until they contact both brake pads. Verify piston location against pads. After repairing the brake system, test brakes at low speed. If brakes are not operating properly, testing at high speeds can cause loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00289a) 9. Reinstall maxi-fuse and right side cover. sm03103 1 Figure 2-56.
ABS Sensor Cable to Brake Hose Clips 4 INSTALLATION NOTE Drill bit shown in illustrations is used ONLY for axle nut tight- 5 ening procedure. Right side fork leg alignment should follow 2 written procedure. 1. Apply a light coat of LOCTITE® ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT to axle, bearing bores, bore of left and right spacers, bore 3 of brake caliper mount, and bore of inner sleeve. 2. See Figure 2-57. Place wheel and spacers into front fork and install axle (5). Verify that axle spacers on right and left side are properly installed. 3. Thread on the axle nut. Insert drill bit, screwdriver or steel 1. Fork slider rod through hole in axle on right side of vehicle. While 2.
Axle holder pinch bolt holding axle stationary, tighten axle nut to 68-75 Nm (50- 3. Axle holder 55 ft-lbs). 4. Drill bit, screwdriver or steel rod 5. Axle 4. Pull fork leg so that it just contacts the inner wheel spacer and then tighten axle holder pinch bolt (2) to 16 Nm (11 Figure 2-57. Aligning Fork to Wheel (VRSCAW) 2009 VRSC Service: Chassis 2-57 t. Insert drill bit, screwdriver or steel 1. Fork slider xle on right side of vehicle. While 2. Axle holder pinch bolt y, tighten axle nut to 68-75 Nm (50- 3. Axle holder 4. Drill bit, screwdriver or s 5. Axle ust contacts the inner wheel spacer holder pinch bolt (2) to 16 Nm (11 Figure 2-57.
Aligning Fork 2009 VRS teel rod to Wheel (VRSCAW) C Service: Chassis 2-57