8-2
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, cracked, and has equal and
complete full-left and full-right capability.
C. Steering post bearing assembly/bearing housing
not broken, worn, or binding.
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 periodi-
cally for damage, bends, cracks, deterioration, broken
components, and missing components.
NOTE: Critical torque specifications are located in
Section 1.
LCD Gauge
REPLACING
To replace the gauge, use the following procedure.
1. Remove the two reinstallable rivets securing the
instrument pod; then remove the ignition switch
retaining ring.
2. Remove the two nuts securing the mounting studs;
then remove the gauge and disconnect the
multi-pin connector.
3. Mount the gauge and secure with the two nuts;
then connect the multi-pin connector.
4. Install the instrument pod and secure with the rein-
stallable rivets.
5. Secure the ignition switch with the retaining ring.
Steering Post/Tie Rods
REMOVING
1. Remove the ignition switch retaining ring; then
remove the reinstallable rivets securing the instru-
ment pod to the mounting bracket and remove the
pod and LCD gauge.
FI463A
FI464A
2. Remove the reinstallable rivets securing the radiator
access cover and remove the cover.
FI465A
3. Remove four reinstallable rivets securing the steer-
ing post cover and remove the cover.
FI466A
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