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INSP
ADJ
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
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Tighten the steering ring nut
3
using
steering nut wrench
4
.
NOTE:
Set the torque wrench to the steering nut
wrench so that they form a right angle.
Steering nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
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Steering ring nut (initial tighten-
ing):
38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • lb)
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Loosen the steering ring nut one turn.
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Retighten the steering ring nut using the
steering nut wrench.
WARNING
Avoid over-tightening.
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Steering ring nut (final tighten-
ing):
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)
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Check the steering stem by turning it lock
to lock. If there is any binding, remove the
steering stem assembly and inspect the
steering bearings.
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Install the upper bracket
5
, steering stem
nut
6
, handlebar
7
, handlebar upper
holder
8
and number plate
9
.
NOTE:
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The upper handlebar holder should be
installed with the punched mark
a
for-
ward.
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Insert the end of fuel breather hose
0
into
the hole of the number plate.
CAUTION:
First tighten the bolts on the front side of
the handlebar holder, and then tighten
the bolts on the rear side.
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Steering stem nut:
145 Nm (14.5 m • kg, 105 ft • lb)
Handlebar upper holder:
28 Nm (2.8 m • kg, 20 ft • lb)
Pinch bolt (upper bracket):
23 Nm (2.3 m • kg, 17 ft • lb)
Number plate:
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)
