1989 Honda FL400R Pilot Service Manual, Page 156Get this manual
FRONT WHEELSUSPENSIONSTEERING INSPECTION
I nspect the tie-rod for distortion or damage Inspect the ball joint rubbers for tears or other damage by joggling the ball joint endsThey should move freely and smoothly Replace the bal! joints if necessary
ASSEMBLY
Install the unmarked ball joint and gold colored nut on the flat side of the tie-rod, and the "L" marked ball joint and silver nut in opposite sideSet the distance between the ball joints as specified below
COLLaRED