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LOCK ADJUSTMENT
The lock can be changed, using the adjusting units on the sides
of the steering tube, as follows: loosen the ring nut (1) and
turn the adjusting screw (2) until you have the desired angle,
then tighten the ring nut again (1). Change by the same
amount on both sides.
STEERING WHEEL BALL PLAY ADJUSTMENT
To ensure maximum safety, the steering wheel should always
be regulated so that the handlebars steering the motorcycle ro-
tate freely without play. To check steering wheel adjustment,
place kick stand or other support under the engine so that the
front wheel is raised from ground.
Place slight pressure on the tips of the handlebars to rotate
steering wheel; the handlebars should also rotate without ef-
fort.
Stand in front of the motorcycle and grasp the lower end of the
fork rods sliders moving them in the direction of their axis. Se
si avverte gioco occorrerà eseguire la regolazione operando
come segue:
- loosen steering sleeve nut (1).
- Loosen four screws that fix steering head to fork rods (3).
Turn the steering ring nut (2) clockwise of the steering
sleeve proper tool, to adjust play properly.
- Tighten steering sleeve nut (1) to a torque setting of
57,9÷65,1 Lb/ft; (78,4÷88,3 Nm).
- Tighten four screws on the steering head (3) to a torque of
22,5÷26,5 Nm (16.6÷19.5 Lb/ft).
CAUTION*: Do not ride a motorcycle with
damaged steering stem bearings. An un-
safe handling condition can result.
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