Steering/Frame/Controls The following steering components should be inspected periodically to ensure safe and proper operation. A. Handlebar grips not worn, broken, or loose. B. Handlebar not bent or cracked and has equal and complete full-left and full-right capability. C. Steering post bearing assembly/bearing housing not broken, worn, or binding. KM782A
D. Ball joints not worn, cracked, or damaged. E. Tie rods not bent or cracked. F. Knuckles not worn, cracked, or damaged. G. Cotter pins not damaged or missing. The frame, welds, and racks should be checked periodically for damage, bends, cracks, deterioration, broken components, and missing components.
Body KM790A
REMOVING (DVX) 1. Remove the seat; then remove the battery hold-down strap, battery, and starter relay. Lay the relay aside without disconnecting the wiring.
4. Remove four flange nuts and cap screws securing the rear fender support; then remove the push nuts from the mounting studs at the front of the rear fenders.
NOTE: Always remove the negative battery cable first; then the positive cable.
KM785A
SP107
2. Remove the CDI, start-in-gear relay, and fuse block and lay aside without disconnecting the wires; then remove the shift knob. 3. Remove the six cap screws securing the body to the top of the frame; then remove the cap screws from the bottom of the battery box.
KM784A
5. Remove the hardware securing the front fenders to the fender supports; then disconnect the headlight.
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