INSP

STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ADJ

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3.Check:

●Steering smooth action

Turn the handlebar lock to lock. Unsmooth action → Adjust steering ring

nut.

4.Adjust:

●Steering ring nut

Steering ring nut adjustment steps:

●Remove the front fender 1.

●Remove the handlebar and handle crown.

●Loosen the ring nut 2 using the ring nut wrench 3.

Ring nut wrench:YU-1268/90890-01268

●Tighten the ring nut 4 using ring nut wrench 5 and turn the steering right and left a few times.

NOTE:

Set the torque wrench to the ring nut wrench so that they form a right angle.

Ring nut wrench:

YM-33975/90890-01403

 

Ring nut (initial tightening):

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38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • lb)

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●Loosen the ring nut one turn.

●Retighten the ring nut using the ring nut wrench.

WARNING

Avoid over-tightening.

 

Ring nut (final tightening):

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1 Nm (0.1 m • kg, 0.7 ft • lb)

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●Check the steering shaft by turning it lock to lock. If there is any binding, remove the steering shaft assembly and inspect the steering bearings.

●Install the handle crown 6, handlebar 7,

and front fender.

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