Does anyone have the link for the proper tightening sequence when installing forks and or front wheel ?
This is from memory, but I just had my front end apart to rebuild 3? weeks ago...
Use this instruction purely at your own risk. You really should confirm in the Honda Factory Service Manual on all information here.
I made a bolt torquing check list to check of final torque on each bolt when done (factory marks each bolt with a yellow paint marker once torqued on initial assembly).
Forks in triple clamps:
Install assembled fork tubes bringing top edge of FORK TUBE (not cap) even with top of upper triple clamp. The fork caps will be turned in to touch, but not tightened yet.
Tighten the lower triple clamp pinch bolts. If I am recalling, I think it is 23 N-m. I tighten in 3 steps alternating between the two socket head bolts. Use a torque wrench.
Front wheel/tire:
Apply thin film of grease to axle bearing sealing "washers" and lips of axle bearing seals.
Install the front axle, with coating of grease applied, through all parts of the wheel assembly. Use a 17 mm hex driver to prevent axle rotation and tighten the right side axle bolt (big hex bolt in right end) to spec, bringing the bearing preload and and seal discs all together. The flange of this nut should be firm against the outside surface of the right fork slider.
Tighten the left axle pinch bolts. Left side pinch bolts are not yet tight - axle is still free in left slider.
Back to fork pinch bolts:
At this point, I lower the front wheel to the ground and lightly compress and release the front end a few times. DO NOT APPLY BRAKES unless the pads are blocked in the calipers, or you will blow the pistons out. Big mess to clean and reassemble. Don't do it.
Jack the front end back up.
Tighten the fork caps to spec (26 N-m?? going from memory).
Using the same 3-step increasing torque sequence, alternate between the two upper pinch bolts on each fork to achieve the correct final torque (from memory, 22 N-m, but check the SM to be sure).
Final Axle Tightening:
Tighten the right side axle pinch bolts in the right slider. Ensure the outer end of axle is flush with outside of axle hole in slider at this time. If not, something is amiss in the assembly, or fork tubes are bent.
IF ABS - confirm sensor to tone ring clearance is in spec (0.5 - 1.0 mm I think). If all else is good and this is out of spec, you need to replace the sensor and mounting bracket and/or tone ring to make it good. There is no clearance adjustment on this assembly. Mine measures 0.78 mm consistently when checked after reassembly.
Reinstall brake hose (and ABS sensor wire) clamps/brackets.
Install brake calipers and pads, and pump up the brakes (front and rear) to bring pads bake to contact with rotors. Confirm firm brake feel on front lever and rear pedal.
Reinstall hose brackets and fender.
Confirm brake fluid level is within range.
Final visual inspection of all aspects.
Hope that is what you wanted.
Randy