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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM
1.Place the machine on a level surface.
2.Check:
●
Steering assembly bushings
Move the handlebar up and down, and/or
back and forth.
Excessive play
→
Replace the steering stem
bearing.
3.Check:
●
Tie-rod ends
Turn the handlebar to the left and/or right
until it stops completely, then move the
handlebar from the left to the right slightly.
Tie-rod end has any vertical play
→
Replace
the tie-rod end.
4.Raise the front end of the machine so that
there is no weight on the front wheels.
5.Check:
●
Ball joints and/or wheel bearings
Move the wheels laterally back and forth.
Excessive free play
→
Replace the front
arms (upper and lower) and/or wheel
bearings.
ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN
1.Place the machine on a level surface.
2.Measure:
●
Toe-in
Out of specification
→
Adjust.
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Measurement steps:
NOTE:
Before measuring the toe-in, make sure that
the tire pressure is correct.
●
Mark both front tire tread centers.
●
Face the handlebar straight ahead.
Toe-in:
0 ~ 10 mm (0 ~ 0.39 in)
(with tires touching the ground)
CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM/
ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN
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