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6.28
FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
Checkin the steerin head bearing la
Warning
Danger of accidents
Unstable vehicle handling from incorrect steering head bearing play.
- Adjust the steering head bearing play without delay.
Info
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If the bike is ridden with play in the steering head bearing, the bearing and the bearing seats in the frame can become dam
aged over time.
Preparatory work
- Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand.(,... p. 11)
Main work
- Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the fork legs to and fro
in the direction of travel.
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No play should be noticeable in the steering head bearing.
If there is noticeable play present:
- Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. (,... p. 34)
- Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The handlebar must be able to move easily over the entire steering range. No
resting locations should be noticeable.
If click positions are noticeable:
- Adjust the play of the steering head bearing. (,... p. 34)
- Check the steering head bearing and replace if required.
Finishing work
- Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.(,... p. 11)
Ad"usting the la of the steering head bearing
Preparatory work
- Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand.(,... p. 11)
Main work
- Loosen screws
O.
Remove screw
8.
- Loosen and retighten screw
8.
Guideline
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Screw, top steering head
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M20x1 .5
112 Nm (8.9 lbf ft)
- Using a plastic hammer, tap lightly on the upper triple clamp to avoid strains.
- Tighten screws
O.
Guideline
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Screw, top triple clamp
- Mount and tighten screw
8.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
Finishing work
M8
17 Nm
(12.5 lbf ft)
- Check the steering head bearing play.(,... p. 35)
- Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.(,... p. 11)
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
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