2-32 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Procedures
○Feel for steering looseness by pushing and pulling [A] the fork. If you feel looseness, the steering is too loose.
NOTE
○The cables and wiring will have some effect on the mo-
tion of the fork which must be taken into account. Be sure the wires and cables are properly routed. ○The bearings must be in good condition and properly lubricated in order for any test to be valid.
Steering Adjustment
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Adjust the steering, if necessary. Loosen the upper fork clamp bolt [A] on both side and unscrew the stem head nut [B]. Remove the O-ring (see Steering chapter). Remove the steering stem head [C] together with the handlebar installed.
the claw washer. • Remove Adjust the nut [A] with the stem nut wrench [B] by • tightening tostem the specified torque. Special Tool - Steering Stem Nut Wrench: 57001-1100 Torque - Steering Stem Nut: 49 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 43 ft·lb)
the stem head. • Install Tighten the following in the order listed. •
Torque - Stem Head Nut: 88 N·m (9.0 kgf·m, 65 ft·lb) Upper Fork Clamp Bolts: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 in·lb)
○Run the throttle cables, brake hose, and clutch hose in
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accordance with the Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the General Information chapter. Check and adjust the steering and throttle cables after installation.
WARNING Do not attempt to ride the motorcycle until a full brake lever is obtained by pumping the brake lever until the pads are against the disc. The brakes will not function on the first application of the lever if this is not done.