Content Source: 2019 Indian FTR 1200 Owner’s Manual (9928968 R02) > Maintenance Chapter

IMPORTANT

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Front Wheel Removal / Installation

WARNING
This procedure requires raising and supporting the motorcycle so that the front wheel is off the ground. Precautions should be taken to ensure the motorcycle is properly stabilized at all times. Failure to properly support motorcycle may result in personal injury or damage to the motorcycle.
caution
Do not twist the brake hose or brake line. Do not allow calipers to hang from the brake hose. Secure calipers in such a way to avoid hose damage.
  1. Secure the motorcycle in an upright position with tie-down straps and a platform jack positioned beneath the engine cases.
    IMPORTANT

    Do not operate the front brake lever with the calipers or wheel removed.

    REMOVAL

  2. Remove front brake calipers.
  3. Loosen axle pinch bolts on lower right fork leg.

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  4. Support wheel and remove axle with 22 mm hex drive. Spacers are loosely retained by the dust seals, but may fall out after wheel has been removed.

    INSTALLATION

  5. Install front wheel and spacers into fork.
  6. Install the axle and torque to specification.
    TORQUE

    Axle (front fork):

    55 ft-lbs (75 N·m)
  7. Cycle the front suspension. Tighten axle pinch bolts to specification.
    TORQUE

    Axle Pinch Fasteners:

    14 ft-lbs (19 N·m)

    Tighten each screw once after initial torque
  8. Reinstall front brake calipers.

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