Buell 2002 X1, Service Manual

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STEERING HEAD BEARINGS 1.17
INSPECTION
Check steering head bearings:
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At the 500 mile (800 km) service interval.
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At every 2500 mile (4000 km) service interval thereafter.
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When storing or removing the motorcycle for the season.
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Lubricate every 10,000 mile (16,000 km) service interval.
NOTE
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Check that throttle cables do not bind when measuring
bearing resistance.
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Steps 1-4 of the following lifting procedure can be used
for any type of front wheel service.
1. Detach clutch cable at handlebar.
2. See Figure 1-36. Raise rear wheel off ground with REAR
WHEEL SUPPORT STAND (Part No. B-41174).
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WARNING
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WARNING
The gasoline in the fuel supply line downstream of the
fuel pump is under high pressure (49 psi [338 kPa]). To
avoid an uncontrolled discharge or spray of gasoline,
always purge the system of high pressure gas before
attaching fuel pressure gauge. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. Inadequate safety pre-
cautions could result in death or serious injury.
3. Purge fuel line and remove fuel tank. See 4.37 FUEL
TANK .
4. See Figure 1-37. Attach lifting straps to frame tubes
behind steering neck. Raise front wheel off floor using a
floor hoist and lifting straps.
5. Turn front wheel to full right lock.
6. See Figure 1-38. Hook a spring scale into the hole in the
front axle. With scale 90 degrees from fork leg, pull front
wheel to center position.
a. It should take 4.5-6.5 lbs (2.0-2.9 kg) to pull front
wheel to center.
b. If steering head bearings need adjustment, see
ADJUSTMENT .
7. Attach clutch cable and adjust. See 1.10 CLUTCH .
Lubrication
At 10,000 miles (16,000 km) and every 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) thereafter, lubricate the steering head bearings
with WHEEL BEARING GREASE (Part No. 99855-89).
See 2.17 FORK STEM AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY for lubri-
cation procedure.
Figure 1-36. Rear Wheel Stand (Part No. B-41174)
Figure 1-37. Attaching Straps
Figure 1-38. Checking Steering Head Bearings
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Mounting Points
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4.5-6.5 lbs
(2.0-2.9 kg)