11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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11.14
Adjusting steering head bearing play
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
–
Remove the handlebar cushion.
A10214-10
Main work
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Loosen screws
1
.
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Remove screw
2
.
–
Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering
head
M20x1.5
12 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
–
Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp
to avoid stresses.
–
Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
–
Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top
steering stem
M8
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
–
Check the steering head bearing play. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
–
Mount the handlebar cushion.
11.15
Lubricating the steering head bearing
H02387-01
–
Remove the lower triple clamp.
–
Install the lower triple clamp.
Info
The steering head bearing is cleaned and lubricated
in the course of removal and installation of the lower
triple clamp.
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