Front Stabilizer Replacement

About

This procedure provides instruction to remove and install the Front Stabilizer.

Specifications

System Component	Specification
Stabilizer fastener TorqueTorque is a measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate about an axis. Bolt/nut example: 5 nM torque is equivalent to 5 newtons of force applied one meter from the center of the bolt, 6 ft-lb is equivalent to 6 lb of force applied 1 foot away from the center of the bolt.	15.6 ft-lbs (21 N•m)

Procedure

Review entire procedure before starting.

Removal Instructions

1. Place a soft mat under the bike frame and stand the bike frame on its back resting on the rear stabilizer and seat rail.
2. Remove the two stabilizer leveling feet (2x). Retain stabilizer leveling feet for installation.



3. Remove the front stabilizer by removing the two 6 mm hex key mounting bolts (2x) and washers (2x). Retain part(s) and/or fastener(s) for installation.

NOTE: The stabilizer attachment bar can slide out of the weldment mounting bracket. Make sure the attachment bar remains in position and not lost between removal and installation.

Installation Instructions

1. Center the stabilizer attachment bar into the front stabilizer weldment bracket.



2. Position the front stabilizer onto the frame and secure using the two 6 mm hex key stabilizer mounting bolts (2x) and washers (2x) , torque to 15.6 ft-lbs (21 N•m).

CAUTION: Do not over tighten fasteners. The bolt heads can snap off if over tightened.

3. Reinstall the two stabilizer leveling feet.
4. Return bike to the upright position.
5. Make sure the bike is level and setting firmly on the floor, see Bike Leveling Adjustment.
6. Verify bike operation per the Operation Verification check list and return to service.

 

See Also

Rear Stabilizer Replacement

Bike Leveling Adjustment