STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

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Tighten the steering ring nut 3 using steering nut wrench 4.

NOTE:

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

 

Steering nut wrench:

 

YU-33975/90890-01403

 

Steering ring nut (initial tightening):

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38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • lb)

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Loosen the steering ring nut one turn.

Retighten the steering ring nut using the steering nut wrench.

WARNING

Avoid over-tightening.

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Steering ring nut (final tightening): 7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)

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

Install the washer 5, upper bracket 6, washer 7, steering stem nut 8, steering stem cap 9, handlebar 0, handlebar upper holder A and headlight B.

NOTE:

The handlebar upper holder should be installed with the punched mark a forward.

Insert the end of the fuel breather hose C into the hole in the steering stem cap.

CAUTION:

First tighten the bolts on the front side of the handlebar upper holder, and then tighten the bolts on the rear side.

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Steering stem nut:

145 Nm (14.5 m • kg, 105 ft • lb) Handlebar upper holder:

28 Nm (2.8 m • kg, 20 ft • lb) Pinch bolt (upper bracket):

23 Nm (2.3 m • kg, 17 ft • lb) Headlight (left and right):

10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb) Headlight (lower):

7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)

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Yamaha WR250FM service manual Steering nut wrench, 38 Nm 3.8 m kg, 27 ft lb, Avoid over-tightening