So to preface the question to hopefully ward off some of the obvious comments.

Yes, Have the shop manual.
Yes, I have been wrenching for a good while.

Now, the question to ponder, when servicing the front wheel, which do you tighten first, the axle nut or the pinch bolts?

Oh, and yes, it's still riding weather here so I am not bored

 

Set the pinch bolts finger-tight. Then torque the axle nut to spec. Finish by torquing the pinch bolts.

The idea is that the axle needs to be able to float (axially, that is) as the axle nut is being tightened so that you don't end up putting sideways pressure on the forks.

 

I snug up the pinch bolts tight enough to keep the axle from turning, then I torque the axle nut, then I loosen the pinch bolts to relieve any stress, then I tighten the pinch bolts a final time.

 

Also, push the right fork slider inboard against the spacer and hold it there while tightening the axle holder nuts.

 

Uncle G sounds like the best way.....

 

I always tightened the axle nut first...back when I worked on my bikes.

 

If you have the manual, read it.

 

Ponder this...
I was taught this in Kenny Roberts pit many years ago...
When tightening up the axle, spin the wheel in the direction of travel, squeeze the brake lever and hold it. Then tightening axle to spec, then pinch bolts to spec. Then release brake.
What this does is remove any "mushiness" in the brake as all the slop is removed from the mating surfaces (in the direction of travel.)
Works for both wheels.

 

Yes when I was in Russ Collins pit ..I learned the same procedure....

 

Yes, when I was in Piper's Pit, I also learned this procedure.