KYMCO ADG5, Manual

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11.Steering
XCITING 400i/XCITING S 400
Steering Stem Removal
SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this point.
Support the vehicle with a suitable stand or jack so that the front wheel is off the
ground. Grip the bottom of the fork legs and turn the front end side-to-side. If the
movement is rough the bearings should be greased or replaced. If the movement is
to tight or loose the steering stem adjusting nut may need to be adjusted.
The KYMCO XCITING 400i/XCITING S 400 use ball bearings in the steering.
Always replace the races at the same time as the bearings.
Remove these components
Windshield Windshield
Front Cover Front Cover
Handlebar Covers Handlebar Covers
Handlebar Handlebar
Center Cover Center Cover
Front Fork Front Fork Removal and Installation
Remove the brake hose bracket on the left side of the lower fork clamp with an 8 mm socket.
Remove the upper brake hose bracket bolts. Remove the upper brake hose bracket from
the upper fork clamp. Loosen the bridge stem nut with the special long socket wrench.
XCITING 400i XCITING S 400
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