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FRONT FORK
The telescopic front fork used on the Cruiser models is equipped with inside springs and the
double-acting hydraulic shock absorber.
The leading link front fork used on the Tourist and Patrol models use a front lever-type fork with
two interchangeable spring-hydraulic shock absorbers.
The friction type steering damper is made up of two steel washers, moving and fixed, two
fiber washers and tightening bolt with a head. Friction between the steel and the fiber washers
makes turning of the front fork more difficult.
WARNING: D
O
NOT
OVER
TIGHTEN
THE
STEERING
DAMPER
SINCE
THE
MOTORCYCLE
WILL
BECOME
VERY
DIFFICULT
TO
HANDLE
.
STEERING HEAD BEARINGS
The steering head bearings must be adjusted periodically to avoid excessive play which might
cause steering instability. When properly adjusted, the front fork should turn with just a hint of
bearing drag, but not free play or obvious resistance to turning.
WARNING: I
MPROPER
ADJUSTMENT
OF
THE
STEERING
HEAD
(
E
.
G
.
TOO
TIGHT
)
WILL
MAKE
THE
MOTORCYCLE
VERY
DIFFICULT
TO
STEER
. T
HIS
ADJUSTMENT
IS
CRITICAL
FOR
PROPER
HANDLING
OF
ALL
MODELS
.
