Steering/Body/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 turning capability. C. Steering post bearing assembly/bearing housing not broken, worn, or binding.
XA002
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.
Front Rack/Body Panel/Fender
XA061A
4. Remove the two reinstallable rivets securing the steering post cover; then remove the cover.
REMOVING
1. Remove the seat. 2. Release both headlight connectors from the frame; then disconnect the headlight connectors from the main harness. NOTE: Use a small screwdriver to disengage the tab connector allowing the connector assembly to be removed from the frame.
XA062A
5. Remove the gas tank cap and two reinstallable rivets securing the gas tank cover. Slide the cover forward to remove.
KC223
3. Remove the Phillips-head screws securing the front rack over-mold to the rack; then remove the four cap screws securing the rack to the frame.
XA063
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