| Author | Message | ||
     Redbuell2000 |
Before removing it... Searching for the torque value for the Fork Stem Bolt on my X1 Lightning 2000 in the Owners Manual :-/ (or simply reading over it each time...)  | ||
| Redbuell2000 |
As i read it... Only tighter or looser to set proper tension ? | ||
| Kc_zombie |
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| Redbuell2000 |
Yeah, tx, KC_Zombie, thats what my manual says too  ... but no value for Fork Stem Bolt... | ||
| Akbuell |
Basically, the fork stem bolt tension is to set the preload on the steering stem bearings. Section 1.16 Steering Head Bearings in my '01 X-1 service manual. Remove the clutch cable at the handlebar. Support the front of the bike via the frame tubes. Loosen the lower triple clamp pinch bolts. Loosen the small pinch screw that secures the fork stem bolt. Turn the handlebars full right. Using a spring gauge in the hole in the axle, it should take between 4.5-6.5 lbs of force to pull the front wheel straight. Last time I did mine, I got a spring-type fish scale; not too expensive. I got a 1 gal jug of water from the grocers and weighed that to calibrate the scale. After setting the tension, I smacked various bits with a rubber mallet, and measured again. Once satisfied that the steering stem was adjusted correctly,I tightened the pinch bolts to spec. Hope this helps, Dave | ||
| S1owner |
Its just like installing trailer bearings its all feel! | ||
| Redbuell2000 |
Thx a lot Dave. Thats what i expected indeed. (Lol, my initial question sounded noobish) but as my mother tongue isnt English... the technical terms used in the owners manual get my eyebrows up a lot of times :-) But nevertheless, determined getting it all done!. Thx again to all of u. | ||
| Two_seasons |
37-42 foot pounds. | ||
| Alfau |
Pretend you have your left nut in a vise and stop tightening when common sense dictates. | ||
| Reepicheep |
Thanks for pushing through the language barrier and participating, we know it's a lot of work, and few of the English speakers are of much help. | ||
| Redbuell2000 |
Ty for the support Reepicheep  I will post pics of the result when its finished | ||
| Oldog |
SEASONS THAT LEVEL OF TENSION WILL DESTROY THE BEARINGS QUICKLY, AS S1 OWNER SAID LIKE WHEEL BEARINGS, TAKE UP THE SLOP, WHEN THE STEM TURNS FREELY WITH OUT ANY SLACK AND NO RESISTANCE YOU ARE THERE. TIGHTENING BEYOND THAT POINT WILL QUICKLY BUILD NOTICEABLE RESISTANCE .. SORRY FOR ALL CAPS... NOT SHOUTING  | ||
| Two_seasons |
Oldog said..."THAT LEVEL OF TENSION WILL DESTROY THE BEARINGS QUICKLY" Got it out of my S2 manual, page 2-42, step 7 says "Tighten the fork stem bolt (1) until the bearings have no freeplay." My freeplay ended at 40 foot pounds on my S2T. If you think about it, your front bearings are set to 50 and your rear bearings are set to 70. YMMV.  |
