STEERING HEAD
4-87
EAS23110
REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Upper ring nut
• Rubber washer
• Lower ring nut “1”
• Lower bracket
WARNING
EWA13730
Securely support the lower bracket so that
there is no danger of it falling.
TIP
Remove the lower ring nut with the steering nut
wrench “2”.
EAS23120
CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Wash:
• Bearings
• Bearing races
2. Check:
• Bearings
• Bearing races
Damage/pitting
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Replace.
3. Replace:
• Bearings
• Bearing races
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a. Remove the bearing races from the steering
head pipe with a long rod “1” and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower
bracket with a floor chisel “2” and hammer.
c. Install a new dust seal and new bearing rac-
es.
NOTICE
ECA14270
If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
TIP
• Always replace the bearings and bearing races
as a set.
• Whenever the steering head is disassembled,
replace the dust seal.
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4. Check:
• Upper bracket
• Lower bracket
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage
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Replace.
EAS23140
INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Lubricate:
• Upper bearing
• Lower bearing
• Bearing races
2. Install:
• Lower bracket
• Lower bracket cap
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
2
1
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Summary of Contents for XVS950CU 2014
Page 1: ...2014 SERVICE MANUAL XVS950CU XVS950CUE 1XC 28197 E0...
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Page 73: ...LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES 2 30...
Page 76: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 33 EAS20410 LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS...
Page 78: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 35...
Page 79: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 36 1 Camshaft 2 Crankshaft...
Page 80: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 37...
Page 81: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 38 1 Oil drain bolt 2 Crankshaft...
Page 82: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 39...
Page 100: ...CABLE ROUTING except for ABS models 2 57 Spark plug lead B A 2 2 1 1 C F 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 D E 9...
Page 112: ...CABLE ROUTING except for ABS models 2 69 Fuel tank breather hose right side view 1 2 3 A B...
Page 114: ...CABLE ROUTING except for ABS models 2 71 Intake air pressure sensor hose top view 1 B C 2 A...
Page 132: ...CABLE ROUTING for ABS models 2 89 Front brake hose front and right side view 1 A B 1 1 1 2 C D...
Page 138: ...CABLE ROUTING for ABS models 2 95 Spark plug lead 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 C D A B 1 1 2 2...
Page 150: ...CABLE ROUTING for ABS models 2 107 Fuel tank breather hose right side view 1 2 3 A B...
Page 152: ...CABLE ROUTING for ABS models 2 109 Intake air pressure sensor hose top view 1 B C 2 A...
Page 156: ...CABLE ROUTING for ABS models 2 113...
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Page 288: ...BELT DRIVE 4 97...
Page 293: ...ENGINE INSPECTION 5 2 10 Install Rear cylinder right cover Refer to ENGINE REMOVAL on page 5 3...
Page 399: ...IGNITION SYSTEM 7 8...
Page 407: ...ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 7 16...
Page 413: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 7 22...
Page 429: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 7 38...
Page 481: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 7 90...
Page 487: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 7 96...
Page 499: ...IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM 7 108...
Page 537: ...ABS ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM for ABS models 7 146...
Page 540: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 7 149 1 2 5 7 10 8 9 6 16 15 14 13 4 3 11 12...
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