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Removing/installing steering
damper
–
Remove front wheel (
a
36.5).
–
Remove left side section of fairing
(
a
46.8).
–
Remove the rear section of the front mudguard
(
a
46.6).
•
Undo the steering damper (2) pivot at leading
link (1).
•
Remove the plug (arrow) at the bottom of slider
tube bridge (3).
L
Note:
The fastener (arrow) for steering damper (4) at the
slider tube bridge (3) is a multiple-spline screw, se-
cured with a thread-locking compound.
•
Undo the fastener (arrow) for steering damper (4)
at slider tube bridge (3).
•
Take steering damper (4) off slider tube
bridge (3) with the sleeve and washer.
•
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure. Pay particular attention to the following:
e
Important:
Use only new, genuine screws, because the steer-
ing damper could be damaged beyond repair if the
screws are of the wrong length.
•
Tighten fastener securing steering damper (4) to
slider tube bridge (3).
X
Tightening torque:
Steering damper to leading link
(clean apply Loctite 243) ................ 21 Nm
Steering damper to slider tube bridge
(clean apply Loctite 243) ................ 21 Nm
Checking the steering damper
•
With the steering turned to the left, move the
front end of the piston rod radially to and fro and
check that there is no play.
•
Check the ball head for freedom from play.
•
Check the piston rod for freedom from play.
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