12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Check the steering head bearing and change if necessary.
Finishing work
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Release the rear of the vehicle.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand.
12.9
Adjusting the steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the work stand.
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Place a load on rear of vehicle.
The front wheel is not in contact with the ground.
F00591-10
Main work
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Loosen screws
. Remove screw
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Loosen and retighten screw
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Guideline
Screw, top steering head
M20x1.5
12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
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Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid stresses.
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Tighten screws
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Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
M8
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
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Mount and tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, steering stem
M8
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Finishing work
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Check the play of the steering head bearing. (
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Release the rear of the vehicle.