01/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
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Subsequent work
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Check the steering head bearing play. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
5.27
Adjusting the play of the steering head bearing (EXC
‑
F EU/AUS/USA, XCF
‑
W)
Preliminary work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
101343-10
Main work
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Loosen screws
1
and
2
.
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Loosen and retighten screw
3
.
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 strains.
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Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp
M8
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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Tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top steering stem
M8
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
Subsequent work
–
Check the steering head bearing play. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (