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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
INSP
ADJ
9
Loosen the ring nut one turn.
9
Retighten the ring nut using the ring nut
wrench.
w
Avoid over-tightening.
9
Check the steering shaft by turning it lock to
lock. If there is any binding, remove the
steering shaft assembly and inspect the
steering bearings.
9
Install the plain washer
5
, handle crown
6
,
plain washer
7
, steering shaft nut
8
, han-
dlebar
9
, handlebar holder (upper)
0
and
number plate
q
.
NOTE:
9
The handlebar holder (upper) should be
installed with the punched mark
a
forward.
9
Install the handlebar so that the marks
b
are in place on both sides.
9
Install the handlebar so that the projection
C
of the handlebar holder (upper) is posi-
tioned at the mark on the handlebar as
shown.
9
Insert the end of the fuel breather hose
w
into the hole in the steering shaft.
c
C
First tighten the bolts on the front side of
the handlebar holder (upper), and then
tighten the bolts on the rear side.
Ring nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
Ring nut (initial tightening):
38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27ft•lb)
Ring nut (final tightening):
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
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