FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION V45 Loosen the fork upper and lower pinch bolts and remove the front fork. FORK CAP BOLT DISASSEMBLY Depress the air valve and release front fork air pressure. CAUTION: If air pressure is not released before disassembling, the fork tube cap may become a projectile. The cap is also under spring pressure. Use care when removing and wear eye and face protection. Hold the fork tube in a vise, with soft jaws or a shop towel and remove the fork tube cap. CAUTION: IDo not damage the sliding surface. Remove the fork spring, spacer and washer. Pour out fork fluid by pumping the fork up and down several times. 254 Date of Issue: January, 1982 0 HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. 15-26