Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in the figures alongside the text, but which can be found in the exploded view diagram.

Remove the front brake calliper (B) by unscrewing the two screws (A) securing the calliper to the fork leg; do not disconnect the calliper from the hose.

Before checking the dimensions, check the wear on wheel bearings. Check for wear by hand after cleaning and degreasing the bearings in their seats.

Turn the pin on a reference surface and measure maximum distortion using a feeler gauge (see Sect. 3 - 1.1, Front wheel).

Using a dial gauge, measure rim run-out and out-of-round relative to the pin axle (see Sect. 3 - 1.1, Front wheel).

Tighten the nut (1) to the torque of 63 Nm ± 5% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Hold the lever pulled towards the handgrip and simultaneously tighten the screws (A) to a torque of 45 Nm ± 5%(Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Before tightening the screws (8), lower the motorcycle to the ground and push up and down the handlebars to load the suspen­sion; so the fork legs will become properly seated onto the wheel axle.

Tighten the screws (8) to the torque of 10 Nm ± 5% (1200 ABS) / 19 Nm ± 5% (1200 S ABS) (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) following the sequence 1-2-1.