11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
56
F03667-10
Main work
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Loosen screws
1
.
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Remove screw
2
.
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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.
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Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top
steering stem
M8
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
–
Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple
clamp
M8
17 Nm (12.5 lbf ft)
–
Check the steering head bearing for play. (
Finishing work
–
Mount the handlebar cushion.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
11.15
Lubricating the steering head bearing
H02387-01
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Remove the lower triple clamp.
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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.
11.16
Removing the start number plate
F03673-10
–
Remove screw
1
.
–
Unhook the start number plate from the brake line and remove
it.