Subsection 01 (STEERING SYSTEM)
13. Measure the distance between the rope and
the rim, at the front and at the rear of the
wheel rim.
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TYPICAL — FRONT OF WHEEL
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TYPICAL — REAR OF WHEEL
14. Calculate the difference between the front
and rear measurements and compare with
following specification.
SPECIFICATION
0 mm to 3 mm (0 in to .118 in)
toe-in
15. If the wheel toe measurement is out of spec-
ification, carry out the following:
15.1 Loosen tie-rod end lock nuts.
15.2 Adjust tie-rod length.
NOTE:
For a toe-in adjustment, the dis-
tance must be longer at the front of the
wheel. Lengthen tie-rod to increase toe-in,
and vise-versa.
WARNING
The
maximum
unengaged
tie-rod
length must not exceed 32 mm (1.26 in)
Tie rod unengaged length must be the
same at both ends of the tie-rod.
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A. Maximum tie-rod end length
15.3 Tighten tie-rod end lock nuts to specifica-
tion.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Tie-rod end
locking nut
34 N•m ± 2 N•m
(25 lbf•ft ± 1 lbf•ft)
16. Repeat procedure for other front wheel.
17. Put the vehicle back on the ground.
18. Remove the handlebar securing device.
19. Place the front wheels in straight ahead posi-
tion and adjust the handlebar in its center posi-
tion by loosening the 4 bolts clamping the han-
dlebar on the steering column.
PROCEDURES
HANDLEBAR GRIP
Removing the Handlebar Grip
1. Loosen the screw at the end of handlebar grip.
2. Remove the handlebar grip cap.
3. Cut and remove the handlebar grip.
Installing the Handlebar Grip
1. Remove all rubber residues of the old grip be-
fore installing the new.
2. Clean the handlebar with
PULLEY FLANGE
CLEANER (P/N 413 711 809)
or alcohol to remove
any greasy matter on it.
3. Install handlebar grip by blowing compressed
air between handle grip and handlebar.
4. Install
a
SMOOTHFLOW™
TAPERED
TIP
(P/N 16 GA #511 RTT-B)
from EFD Inc on a
bottle of
LOCTITE 406 (GLUE) (P/N 293 800 100)
.
5. Lift a part of the grip using a small screwdriver
and inject glue (about 4 spots per side).
NOTE:
The glue dries quickly. Do not apply it be-
fore installing grip.
6. Apply pressure on the grip for approximately
30 seconds to set the glue.
7. Install the handlebar grip cap and tighten screw
to specification.
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