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Final assembly
Mount the handlebar and tighten the collar screws on the handlebar clamp to
20 Nm.
Note: the upper brake line holder must be turned down a little bit on some
motocross
models to ease the tension on the brake cable when rebounded
(see photo).
Caution: only unscrew the banjo bolt on the upper brake line holder far enough
to be able to turn the brake line. Bleed the brake system as described in the
owner's manual if necessary.
Mount the headlight mask or starting number plate.
Check the fuel, brake and clutch lines (length/kinkfree).
Turn the handlebar to the left and right and check whether any cables or lines
interfere.
If you have never used a steering damper before, start with the lightest dam-
ping setting (position 1). The position numbers are an indication of the dam-
ping characteristic. You can adjust the knob in any position between the left
and right stop (see photo).
The damping characteristic is very sensitive between position 1 and 4 and
becomes increasingly harder in the higher positions. Choose the setting that
is most comfortable for you.
– A completely closed damping (position 7) can lead to accidents. Make
sure you have not inadvertently set the damping to the hardest position
before driving off.
Periodically check whether all screws are correctly tightened, especially the
M6x40 screws on the dolly in the steering head pipe, tightening torque 15
Nm. Also check the height of the bolt in the steering damper lever; the bolt
should protrude slightly.
Any dirt accumulating on the steering damper can be washed off. If using a
power washer, do not direct the water jet anywhere near the adjusting knob.
Do not remove the steering lock screws (3) or screw them in too far. It must
be possible for the triple clamp to touch the steering lock screws instead of
the steering damper end stop at all times.
Using the SXS steering damper:
Before initial start-up, set the control knob on the steering damper in the 1
position (see photo). Position 1 is the lightest damping setting used to drive
on narrow, winding roads or to maneuver in the garage. Position 7 is the set-
ting with the hardest damping characteristic, used on fast, straight stretches
of road.
Note to 2-stroke models:
If the throttle cable is energized and rests against the steering damper
with the handlebar turned to the right, you can also run the throttle cable
on the right side of the frame (in the direction of travel).
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